Project Manager (Promotional)

El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso seeks an experienced Project Manager to plan, coordinate and manage IT projects across divisions. You will lead diverse teams through the project lifecycle, ensuring scope, schedule and budget alignment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or associate with 8 years) in Information Systems/Business Administration/Engineering or related field and strong stakeholder communication. CJIS background checks are required for IT Services positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or related field and four (4) years of experience in project management of systems or services.
• An Associate's Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or related field and eight (8) years of experience in project management of systems or services.
• CJIS background check required for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services; must pass within six months from hire and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage one or more projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project activities in planning, coordination, communication and execution.
• Lead interdisciplinary project teams and coordinate with consultants, vendors, contractors and subcontractors.
• Develop project plans with stakeholders and define objectives and deliverables.
• Monitor budgets, track expenditures and manage changes to schedules and resources.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide status reports; supervise assigned personnel.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget monitoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Associate's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Job description

Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or related field and four (4) years of experience in project management of systems or services or an Associate's Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or related field and eight (8) years of experience in project management of systems or services.

Licenses and Certificates: A Valid Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Special Requirements: Be available to work beyond standard work day or work week hours as necessary.

Special Requirements: Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) finger-print based background check within the first six months from hire and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and termination from employment: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Under direction, plan, coordinate and manage one or more projects which may impact a division or department throughout the project's lifecycle and implementation. Manage project activities in the areas of project planning, coordination, communication, and execution. Involves the management of diverse stakeholder expectations and cross-functional project teams. The Project Manager will execute, close and evaluate projects under their direction. Consult with managers or other technical experts in specific subject areas to obtain clarification of expected results. An executive level manager or director typically sponsors projects assigned to this class level. Review project to identify scope, required training and resources. Develop project plan in consultation with stakeholders. Identify project objectives and deliverables. Select and use project management tools and techniques to accomplish the project goals and objectives. Identify project team and assign work tasks. Collaborate with stakeholder and user department personnel during every phase of the project. Lead project team to produce a work breakdown structure that outlines the project plan; and assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority to project team members. Develop and implement plans to communicate with the involved project stakeholders. Lead the activities of interdisciplinary project teams with participating City departments and collaborate with consultants, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors in the implementation and deployment of projects. Monitor the progress of work assignments. Develop consensus on project schedules and inform team members of project progress and potential schedule slippages. Accommodate changes and updates to schedules and budgets. Track budget expenditures, and analyze project budget reports to calculate project expenses and identify excessive expenditures. Discuss budget issues with project team in order to resolve budget overruns and erroneous data. Examine cost estimates and compare to original budget. Identify efficient methods to accomplish work tasks. Lead project problem identification and resolution process. Administer project contracts; monitor and evaluate contractor performance. Manage risks and respond to changes in risk over the course of the project. Evaluate projects to make certain project results meet the intended goal, satisfy quality standards, and meet stakeholder expectations. Identify ways to improve project outcomes. Review plans with various specialists and subject matter experts, attend meetings and provide direction to all team members throughout the project life-cycle. Identify and resolve problems, and integrate and review schedules. Maintain clear communication with project team members and stakeholders. Lead project team meetings and serve as primary contact for stakeholder and sponsor concerns; lead discussions to arrive at consensus; and resolve conflicts between team members. Coach team members on project methodology and processes. Write project status reports. Develop cost benefits analysis for current and proposed projects. Oversee development and documentation of strategic goals and objectives provided by departments. Direct personnel assigned to projects as required for project implementation and provide input to supervisors on performance of individuals while assigned to projects. Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. Perform miscellaneous related duties as required. Includes: Conduct, compile, and summarize research, and provide oral and written reports related to project implementation.

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Please note: This recruitment is limited to City of El Paso employees presently working within the City of El Paso Sun Metro department.

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.