IT Project Manager

On a tactical level, the IT Project Manager position may include any or all of the essential functions listed below:
 

• Provide strategic planning and subject-matter expertise in implementing commercial applications (COTS).
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure project deliverables are delivered within the prescribed scope, schedule, and budget in accordance with executed contracts.
• Take lead role in conducting RFPs, contract negotiations and execution, and establishing statements of work with vendors.
• Facilitate discussions and achieve consensus among various project stakeholders such as analysts, developers, clients, vendors, and senior management.
• Work with subject-matter experts to discern, validate, and document business requirements.
• Provide project communication plans and develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in strategic technology planning, system implementation, and achieving buy-in from executive level management.
• Perform IT project management in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (i.e. PMBOK).
• Manage project execution to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) for information technology projects.
• Develop or update project plans for information technology projects, including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.
• Prepare and implement change management processes and controls.
• Perform quality reviews, develop lessons learned documentation, and prepare post project review of costs and benefits.
• Prepare Return on Investment evaluations and apply Earned Value Management.
• Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and spans of authority to project personnel and coordinate activities of project personnel.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for information technology projects.
•  Facilitate process improvement exercises following Lean Six Sigma best practices
• Provide excellent customer service for assigned areas, adapted to the needs of Pierce County departments.

A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in information technology, computer sciences, business, mathematics, engineering or related field and five years of information technology experience, which includes experience performing complex technology centric project management in a Project Manager or leadership role, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education is required.

At least three of those years leading implementation projects for commercial IT applications is highly desired. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.  Project management certification such as PMP or PMI is highly preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:  A valid Washington State driver's license may be required when travel is required of the position. Ability to successfully complete a Pierce County background investigation.  Fingerprint and in-depth criminal history check is required.
 
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

To be considered for this opportunity please: Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:  www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
 
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers. Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
 
This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
 
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.