IS Project Coordinator

This I.S. Project Coordinator position will focus in the area of applications and requires a related technical background and experience in application development.  This position is under regular supervision and performs complex coordination and direction of web-based development and application architecture projects.  This position will contribute to the organization through individual and project team assignments and can expect to be involved at some level throughout the entire I.S. infrastructure and product life cycle.  Excellent communication and business analysis skills are critical components to success along with the ability to prepare project and research documentation.  A successful candidate will be able to interact with technology professionals, customers in other City departments, other governmental agencies, vendors, and industry consultants.This position will be part of the Applications & Databases Team.  In addition to the development of software for new applications and interfaces, this position will be responsible for leading efforts in evaluating, recommending, and application technologies from third-party vendors.  This includes reviewing and approving all technical specifications prior to the start of all new projects to ensure that they adhere to the City's desktop, programming, database, and security policies and standards. 
 
High level responsibilities will include:

• Leading assigned teams in analyzing business processes and preparing functional and design specifications for new applications based upon established City standards and ITIL change management.
• Leading ad-hoc teams in researching and resolving complex problems with technology used in supported applications and key focus areas.
• Developing and maintaining expertise and interpersonal skills to meet the changing technology needs of the City.
• Following industry recognized best practices in the project management methodologies

Education and Experience:  The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree with major coursework in Information Technology and at least 5 to 7 years of work experience in an IT environment with at least 3 of them in a project management role.  A thorough knowledge of all phases of SDLC project management along with strong skills or understanding in a majority of the areas listed below are required.  
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Project management methodologies (PMI, SCRUM, Agile)
• Business Process Mapping
• Development languages (.NET, JQuery, JavaScript, HTML5, PL/SQL)
• GIS
• Electronic Document Management

Special Requirements:
Tasks performed by this position are primarily indoors in an office environment.  A candidate must be able to maneuver consistently within the office area and may be exposed to repetitive motion operations and long periods of sitting.  Work is done primarily Monday through Friday during daytime hours with occasionally scheduled or on-call work on nights and weekends to support production systems and projects.  Most supported sites are within walking distance, but there will be occasions when it becomes necessary to drive and possession of a valid N.C. Driver's license is required.
 
Exemption Status:
This position is "exempt" and is not eligible for overtime.

Salary : $85,624