What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Project Manager position at City of Oxnard?
The City of Oxnard’s Information Technology Department is seeking an Information Technology Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT projects within scope, schedule, and budget constraints. This role involves managing multiple projects, coordinating project teams, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of technology solutions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Develop and execute detailed project plans for IT-related projects including developing project schedules, allocating resources, leading project meetings, and maintaining project documentation
Monitor status and performance for IT-related projects and proactively identify potential challenges to recommend solutions
Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment with requirements
Facilitate projects from initiation to completion and track project milestones and deliverables throughout project lifecycle
Manage scope and deliverables of third-party vendors
Support enterprise project management activities by tracking and reporting on project metrics, including scope, schedule, costs, and risks
Create and execute change management plans, including communication and training needed to minimize operational and end-user disruption from projects
Identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies that may benefit the organization.
Provide Business Systems Analysis (BSA) support when needed including: facilitating business requirements gathering sessions, providing input into business requirement documents, analyzing and managing data, and developing and managing test plans.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Payroll/Classification Title: Information Technology Project Manager
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: Receives minimal supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am to 5:00pm. Depending on area of assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. This position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.
Please note:
The Information Technology Department supports public safety personnel including the Police Department. Therefore, as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph exam.This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
- Develop and execute detailed project plans for IT-related projects including developing project schedules, allocating resources, leading project meetings, and maintaining project documentation
- Monitor status and performance for IT-related projects and proactively identify potential challenges to recommend solutions
- Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment with requirements
- Facilitate projects from initiation to completion and track project milestones and deliverables throughout project lifecycle
- Manage scope and deliverables of third-party vendors
- Support enterprise project management activities by tracking and reporting on project metrics, including scope, schedule, costs, and risks
- Create and execute change management plans, including communication and training needed to minimize operational and end-user disruption from projects
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies that may benefit the organization.
- Provide Business Systems Analysis (BSA) support when needed including: facilitating business requirements gathering sessions, providing input into business requirement documents, analyzing and managing data, and developing and managing test plans.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, Voice/Data Communications, Public/Business Administration or a related field. (must be attached to your application)
Possession of a minimum of five (5) years of IT project management experience. Including:
- Using Project Management Software (Planview, Rally, Jira, etc.)
- Project resource planning and management
- Project budgeting
- Process Improvement
- Creating and presenting project status reports, steering committee documents, and other project artifacts to ensure alignment and optimal project delivery.
- Project change management
- Experience working in for municipality and public safety
- Implementing vendor solutions that may or may not integrate with proprietary solutions.
- Proficient in data management and analysis
- Experience with user adoption practices including communications, training, organizational change management, business impact analysis
- Valid CA Class C Driver's License
- Project Management (PMP) is preferred, but not mandatory.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments.
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid Manager's Association (OMMA).
NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12 month probationary period.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jackie Ramos at jackie.ramos@oxnard.org.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Salary : $111,395 - $148,526
