Veterans Preference
LOCATION
Ocala FL
HOURS
FullTime; hours not specified
SALARY
$25.58 $32.62 per hour
JOB SUMMARY: IT PROJECT MANAGER
Responsible for providing managerial project support to the Information Technology Department which involves project management and coordination preparing updates and reports researching data and information providing input and recommendations on a variety of Information Technology (IT) related projects initiatives and administrative functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manages projects ranging from highly complex integrated systems to conventional projects related to IT.
- Maintains coordination scheduling and communication among department staff other departments outside agencies and stakeholders. Actively participates in such efforts provides input coordinates assignments and prepares notes and updates project reports.
- Coordinates the work of IT staff including assigning work and monitoring quantity and quality of work produced.
- Reviews contract documents regarding various IT related projects.
- Assists Director and IT Management Teams in administering projects to include attendance in project development meetings review of any requests and monitoring of any schedules and budgets.
- Assists in the planning budgeting and preparation of projects.
- Manages and participates in communication and outreach efforts with various departments and other groups concerning IT projects.
- Coordinates and serves as needed on internal and interdepartmental project teams and committees.
- Prepares progress reports and maintains accurate records.
- May be required to work outside normal business hours participate in an oncall rotation have the ability to perform work remotely respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis and carry a mobile phone
- Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit employees of other departments citizens and customers.
- Service is provided in person or by phone contact.
- Implements the organizations guiding principles and core values.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
This position occasionally functions as a lead worker for a small group of employees in the absence of a designated lead position. May provide guidance advice and assistance to others on work assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Management or equivalent; and three (3) years experience in Information Technology; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Possession of a valid State of Florida drivers license required for travel.
- Must successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check AND
- Maintain a current CJIS Level 4 Security Awareness Certification.
*These requirements exist at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment
- May be required to acquire and maintain professional certification(s) related to the technology and applications used by the organization.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or comparable project management certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedure or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.
- Ability to manage highly complex integrated systems that may impact all County departments and cross agencies.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardized exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to interpret complex and detailed technical data.
- Ability to participate in development of policy programs plans or procedures.
- Ability to study manual work processes to determine most effective methods as essential tasks.
- Knowledge of organizations processes and procedures.
- Skills in organization and task prioritization.
- Strong computer skills including proficient use of word processing and spreadsheet presentation.
- Ability to plan manage coordinate and sustain projects.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple project timelines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with associates subordinates public officials representatives of other agencies and members of the general public.
- Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions statements of work and budgetary documents.
- Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating and offering help to others when needed; considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns.