IT Project Manager (Classified Manager)

Salary: $115,399.56 - $135,001.16 Annually Location : Fairfield, CA Job Type: Classified Management Job Number:

ALG-IT PROJECT MANAGER-24 Department: Technology Services & Support Opening Date: 09/11/2024 Closing Date: 10/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Description Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, this project manager position (nonsupervisory) plans and delivers technology solutions through the implementation and use of project management best practices, methodologies, and tools. Responsible for managing multiple district-wide projects that meet stakeholder requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.

Full range of salary schedule can be found at on our Human Resources page. Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Plans and coordinates activities of technology projects to ensure that goals and objectives of projects are accomplished on schedule and within budget. Reviews project proposals and then develops a project charter, feasibility analysis, communication plan, project schedule, staffing requirements and makes recommendations to management for the allocation of available departmental resources to various project phases. Establishes, validates, and adjusts project schedules as needed; conducts project audits and walkthroughs; reviews project deliverables; coordinates and facilitates meetings with users and staff regarding proposed and current business processes related to the project; coordinates project activities with other district office and college departments.

Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting; provides project reports for management, stakeholders, or others; develops and implements communications strategies to ensure timely information is provided to ITS management and stakeholders. Evaluates each project and implements the most appropriate IT project management methodology including Waterfall, Agile, Kanban and Scrum. Develops project documentation in collaboration with project sponsor and involved stakeholders.

Makes recommendations to management for the selection of project team members; confers with project staff to outline the project and associated work; track project work assigned to technical staff to meet project goals. This position does not supervise staff. Monitor project budgets.

Continuously identify, evaluate, and mitigate project issues and risks. Provide encouragement and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle. Develop skills and abilities of assigned project team members by providing or coordinating training Escalate to management any performance or personnel issues that arise during project execution.

Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy relative to project scope and stakeholders; orchestrate and lead change management to ensure project success. Plan for and ensure satisfactory transition of care, custody, and control of the projects product upon completion. Support development of organizational project management capability and develop a culture of project management throughout the District through training, mentoring and by example.

Participate in the development and continuous improvement of District project proposal, charters, plans, review, and prioritization processes. Participate in the development, prioritizing, budgeting, and planning of projects, project portfolio management and related initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of experience, including two years of IT project management, OR Associate degree in a related field with seven years of experience, including four years of IT project management. An active Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate may substitute for two years of experience. AND Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience using a project management tool such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, MS Project or Monday.com. Experience summarizing project status for executive leadership.

Experience managing projects simultaneously. Experience coordinating projects with various stakeholders. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and Skills:

Principles and practices of effective project management based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Processes and procedures related to the five project phases of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing. IT Project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Methods and techniques used in the installation, troubleshooting, upgrading and problem resolution of information systems.

Operational characteristics of various network/server systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, application packages and programming languages. Methods and techniques of system design, programming, and software installation. Principles and practices of data and telecommunication networking.

Principles and practices of current AV and smart classroom system integration Apply knowledge of project management best practices to deliver high quality projects on-time, within budget, and in-scope. Show resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building and problem-solving skills in various situations. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills Ability To:

Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Set and manage customer expectations. Demonstrated ability to drive successful project planning and execution.

Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems Ability in developing and implementing strategies to identify and mitigate risks Multitask and manage multiple small to large projects in a cross-functional environment. Build and manage project plans and objectives and help develop project budgets. Ability to train/mentor/coach staff in project management.

Be self-directed/driven. Plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of multi-faceted work plans. Analyze, evaluate, and assess the technological needs of the District.

Read and comprehend complex written and technical materials. Work independently without supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Stay abreast of emerging technologies, project management techniques, and external process changes by reading industry publications, attending training.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties outlined in this classification, the employee in this classification is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel or crouch to file. The employee in this classification may be required to conduct work at other campus locations. The employee assigned to this classification must regularly lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work assigned to this classification is typically performed in an administrative office environment. Some travel to/from the centers and main campus may be required. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee regularly works at a computer for long periods of time and is regularly exposed to interruptions and the hazards of working with video display terminals.

Hours may include evenings and weekends. The Benefits Tab is under construction.