Information Technology Project Manager

Our client is seeking an IT Project Manager to manage multiple solution selection and implementation initiatives which have application and infrastructure components. This is a long term contract role. The position will be fully onsite in Arlington, TX

**You must have an active PMP certification or be willing to get your PMP within 6 months of starting**

**You must have experience managing application and infrastructure projects**

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction the Contract Project Manager provides management of the day-to-day maintenance of enterprise programs and project lifecycle for assigned technology projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for running complex projects and project portfolios. Which includes handling tasks that are involved in designing and implementing technology solutions into production environments.
• Responsible for planning and scheduling project goals, milestones, and deliverables.
• Defines requirements and plans the project life cycle deployment.
• Defines resources for project implementation.
• Communicates effectively with project teams, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Possesses skills like organization, presentation, and customer service.
• Undertakes strategy creation for contingency planning and risk mitigation.
• Exhibits leadership qualities to properly mitigate project risks.
• Identifies and solves project issues effectively.
• Oversees and directs project resources.
• Performs team assessment and evaluations.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages all the changes and issues with the stakeholders.
• Makes sure that the execution of assigned projects is carried out on schedule.
• Designs and maintains project and technical documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of project management.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and the use of systems.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration.
• Knowledge of municipal purchasing methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of research, project analysis and report preparation.
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of marketing concepts to promote technology initiatives.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Skills in management, supervision, planning, project management, communication, and interpersonal interaction.
• Ability to recognize or identify the existence of problems and find solutions for same.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical clients/customers, the public and other City employees by oral and written means.
• Ability to plan, organize and monitor project resources work assignments to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to PCs and printers.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to filing, holding, seeing, sitting, typing, and writing.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management, Business, Mathematics, or related field, plus a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in managing large technology projects and ongoing enterprise application support or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Must have minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience managing a technical project team. PMP certification is required (or must achieve PMP certification within 6 months after hire.