project manager

Job Description

Under direction of a Principal Project Manager or an Information Technology Manager, performs advanced level project planning, scheduling, tracking, risk mitigation and related project management tasks. Leads or manages business process reengineering, upgrades, new technology, and system implementation projects. Ensure training and technical support to technical staff and end-users. Executes projects to established standards and priorities, closely coordinating with system owners, end-users, vendors, the public, and project teams.

Required Skills

Essential job functions may include, but not limited to:
Establishes projects in project portfolio system, creates project plans in conjunction with vendors and customers

Leads and coordinates IT, departmental and vendor resources for projects in accordance with the project plan

Evaluates and monitors cost acquisition of applications, scripting, and reporting tools related items to obtain the best results, meet budget guidelines, and ensure system compatibility

Prepares presentation materials for meetings; documents and follows-up on actions and decisions from meetings

CoordinaManages design, documentation, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications, interfaces and infrastructure componentstes design sessions and development of requirement design documents

Coordinates and manages the change management and notification processes at completion of projects

Ensures systems being implemented are patched and kept current on all security patches and upgrades

Assists in the development and execution of preventive maintenance programs identifying weaknesses of current systems to determine critical application, reporting or system issues, including cybersecurity

Develops technical system documentation, training materials, and provides training to users and support staff