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Business Integration Projects - Senior IT Project Manager
Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America Req #68
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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Since opening in 1934, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is an active partner in wildlife protection programs around the world, including the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, the world’s longest-running study of bottlenose dolphins. We have pioneered the field of conservation psychology, the study of how people connect with animals and nature. We are able to reach so many audiences each year, including 2 million zoo guests engaged by unique exhibits and programs; some 250,000 schoolchildren, campers, and families who participate in award-winning science education programs; nearly 24,000 teachers who take part in our professional development workshops; and, diverse communities across Chicagoland. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is known throughout the world as a leader in animal welfare and conservation, this venerable institution also serves as a potent economic engine, top tourism attraction, and award-winning educational institution.
This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by successfully managing projects to completion “on-budget” and “on-time”. Engages internal clients and vendors in the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure of BZC projects.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Serve as project manager on proposed, new, and existing projects and primary liaison with project clients.
- Manage projects from business case to project closure. Projects managed by the Society’s Information Technology Project Management team adhere closely to PMI, Inc., project management fundamentals found within the PMBOK, Project Management Book of Knowledge and ancillary documentation.
- Work with Director, Senior Business & Database Analyst, and clients to a) evaluate project requests and b) write business cases for proposed projects and b) write charters for approved projects.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate project requirements, plans, and schedules with project and BZC stakeholders.
- Monitor project process and project output quality throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct project closure, e.g., post-mortems, for projects that are completed and those that are abandoned.
- Stay up-to-date on project management protocols, procedures and standards in order to evaluate and recommend appropriate solutions and or updates to Society operations.
- Advise and mentor other project managers and project leaders in the department and across the organization.
- Bi-annually review and evaluation of Information Technology project management processes and best practices.
- With Information Technology Management and clients, prepare, test, and maintain a disaster recovery / contingency plan for all BZC and Zoo information systems.
- Provide third-tier support to Information Technology staff when necessary.
- Other related duties as assigned by Director or Vice President of Information Technology including, but not limited to, reporting immediately to the Vice President of Information Technology and the Senior Vice President of Human Resources any discovery of child pornography on any of BZC's electronic or information technology equipment in accordance with BZC policies.
- Essential Job Functions
POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
DESIRABLE / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
See Occupational Requirements Form.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : This position description summarizes the primary duties and functions of this position, but should not be considered a complete listing of every duty the incumbent may ever be called upon to perform. Incumbent must carry cell phone at all times, be available 24 hrs. / day, 7 days / week, and respond as required to provide emergency support.
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The mission of Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, American Humane, and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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