Technology Project Manager, Sr.

Mainstreet Daily News; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technology Project Manager at the City of Gainesville leads technology initiatives across the Technology Operations and Strategic Initiatives teams, reporting to the Assistant Technology Director. The role covers large-scale infrastructure transitions, ongoing upgrades, cloud migrations, and lifecycle management to ensure timely, quality project delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 10 years of project management experience, including 5+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum ten years of experience managing complex projects, with at least five years in technology projects.
• Experience in a government environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple technology projects, including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and resource coordination.
• Uses project management tools to track deliverables and maintain documentation.
• Serves as liaison between internal departments, consultants, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

PMBOK knowledge

SDLC

Project leadership

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Planner

SmartSheet

Job description

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Salary Range Minimum:$88,192.00

Salary Range Maximum:$147,471.89

Closing Date:10/14/2026

The Technology Project Manager is a professional, advanced technical and administrative position managing technology projects to support the City of Gainesville's Technology Operations and Strategic Initiatives. The Technology Project Manager will work under general supervision, reporting to the Assistant Technology Director.
The position is responsible for providing project management services to the Technology Department in support of large-scale infrastructure transitions and strategic service delivery initiatives, in addition to ongoing application upgrades, cloud migrations, and lifecycle management processes. The Technology Project Manager will be responsible for managing project resources and work tasks to ensure quality and timely project delivery.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Technology Project Manager is a professional, advanced technical and administrative position managing technology projects to support the City of Gainesville's Technology Operations and Strategic Initiatives. The Technology Project Manager will work under general supervision, reporting to the Assistant Technology Director.

The position is responsible for providing project management services to the Technology Department in support of large-scale infrastructure transitions and strategic service delivery initiatives, in addition to ongoing application upgrades, cloud migrations, and lifecycle management processes. The Technology Project Manager will be responsible for managing project resources and work tasks to ensure quality and timely project delivery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages multiple technology projects simultaneously, including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and resource coordination.
• Utilizes project management tools to track project deliverables, monitor progress, and maintain project documentation.
• Provides project management support to technology teams and serves as a liaison between internal departments, consultants, vendors, and external partners.
• Coordinates technology planning, requirements elicitation, procurement, testing, and implementation activities related to technology projects.
• Prepares, reviews, and administers project budgets, change orders, and contract amendments.
• Supports the development and implementation of technology improvement plans and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitates project team meetings, develops project plans and schedules, and tracks milestones and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with team members, customers, vendors, consultants, other municipalities, and community stakeholders.
• Facilitates Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Statements of Work (SOW), change orders, and proposal evaluation in coordination with technology teams and procurement staff. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to project issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Assists in the preparation of project status reports for technology management and executive leadership.
• May perform other related duties as assigned, including participation in City-directed emergency response activities.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned by the Assistant Technology Director or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum Ten (10) years of experience managing complex projects with at least Five (5) years of experience managing technology projects.

Experience in a government environment is preferred, though not required.

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP); candidates who do not currently hold the PMP must obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL); candidates who do not currently hold the ITIL certification must obtain certification within twelve (12) months of hire.

Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST) or Certified Software Tester (CSTE)

PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) or IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) standards, Systems Development Life Cycles (SDLC), and a demonstrated ability to lead projects in both Predictive (Waterfall) and Adaptive (Agile) environments. Proficient with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, SmartSheet, or equivalent

Proficient in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, issue management, and contract administration.

Skilled in applying project management software and tools for tracking and reporting.

Ability to read and comprehend technical specifications, technology plans, and project documentation.

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and discretion in sensitive situations.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work-related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in an office setting with occasional field work.

May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All 'regular' employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [e-mail] or by calling 352-334-5077.