Information Technology Project Manager (15403)

hcso; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Florida seeks an IT Project Manager to oversee diverse technology projects through the full lifecycle. You will plan scopes, schedules, and budgets; coordinate purchases of hardware and software; produce design drawings with Visio; and work with end users, vendors, and staff to deliver on-time, quality implementations.

The role requires coordinating testing, training, and documentation, and providing regular status updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of project management experience (analysis, testing, implementation).
• Associate degree in a technical field with 4 years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 3 years of project management experience.
• 3 years of experience in Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Information Services Division position.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT-related projects and components through the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate purchase, delivery, and receipt of hardware, software, and services.
• Prepare detailed project plans including scopes of work, Gantt charts, and WBSs.
• Create and maintain design drawings using MS Visio.
• Collaborate with end users, IT staff, command staff, and vendors.
• Coordinate testing activities and end-user training and documentation.
• Provide timely status reports to management.
• Complete other related duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor coordination

Gantt charts

QA/testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

Why choose HCSO? We have a history of stability and excellence. We continue to maintain and cultivate the highest level of standards and professionalism. We are unlike any other. Join the HCSO family!

Compensation Range $74,044.48-$111,066.74

Starting Salary Range 74044.48-92555.61

Job Description Summary

Manage various hardware and software technology projects involving all aspects of the project lifecycle including not limited to analysis, demonstrations, request for proposals, bids, requisitions, quotes, grant funding, purchasing, contracts, quality assurance (QA), testing, training, go-live management, and all supporting documentation for seamless implementation.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage full and/or various components of information technology (IT) related projects as assigned.
• Research, recommend, and coordinate the purchase, delivery, and receipt of purchased hardware, software, and/or services.
• Prepare detailed project plans to include, but not limited to, scopes of work, Gantt charts, and work breakdown structures (WBSs).
• Create and maintain design and as-built drawings using MS Visio.
• Work effectively with end users, other IT support team members, command Staff, and vendors in all aspects of project.
• Coordinate required testing activities among various areas for implementation including end user training and various support documentation.
• Utilize resources (e.g., team, development staff, vendors, consultants) effectively to bring hardware related solutions to completion (e.g., meeting milestones, benchmarks, go live and go live support activities).
• Utilize system tools, time, and resources effectively, and provide timely status reports to management.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Working knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP) video, video management systems, network video storage, electronic security and surveillance systems, and video conferencing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Windows Desktop and MS Server.
• Working knowledge of local, metropolitan, and wide area networking, IP data, VoIP, 802.xx wireless, cellular, and radio frequency (RF) Microwave Radio.
• Working knowledge of outside plant fiber/copper and utility construction, inside plant fiber/copper, structured network cabling, data center best practices, electronic access control systems network security, and software compliance.
• Working knowledge of a variety of audio-visual equipment and Crestron control systems.
• Working knowledge of state and local government purchasing practices, requests for information (RFI's), requests for proposals (RFP's), and request for quotes (RFQ's).
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to take ownership of an aspect or task on a project with little to no assistance.
• Demonstrated high-level of emotional intelligence understanding and practice.
• Proven track record of influencing group discussions and steering conversations to positive conclusions.
• Proven track record of fully completing implementation of viable solutions.

Working Conditions

• Work within an office environment within a law enforcement agency.
• Stand/sit at a keyboard or workstation for prolonged periods.
• May engage in light physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 10 pounds).
• Work standard business hours.
• May work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by management chain, Division/District Commander, or the Sheriff (or their designee). Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Minimum Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate. Five years of experience managing projects that include providing analysis, testing, and implementation.
• OR
• An associate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a technical field. Four years of experience managing projects that include providing analysis, testing, and implementation.
• OR
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a technical field. Three years of experience managing projects that include providing analysis, testing, and implementation.
• OR
• Three years of experience in a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Information Services Division position.

Additional Job Requirements

• Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required.
• Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification.
• No visible tattoos on face, head, and neck. Tattoos determined to take away from the professional appearance of the Sheriff's Office must be covered with an appropriate white, black, or