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Job Summary

The IT Project Manager (PM), will be responsible for leading and overseeing IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget. The IT PM will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure the successful execution of projects in alignment with business goals and objectives. The ideal candidate has a background in IT project management and IT in general, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects. IT PMs should possess a good understanding of PMBOK principles and practices. The IT PM should be familiar with both Agile and Waterfall management methodologies and understand the Software Development Life Cycle. The IT PM manages all types of technology projects and should have an understanding of application development, enterprise application upgrades and installations, network infrastructure installations, system hardware upgrades, etc. The IT PM will work within the IT Project Management Office (PMO) and is assigned by the PMO to lead team(s) to achieve project objectives and meet stakeholders expectations. The IT PM is responsible for managing multiple project teams, with matrixed resources, simultaneously. The IT PM will participate in the creation and execution of Request For Proposals (RFP) and other procurement types, working in conjunction with the Procurement department. The IT PM will take direction from PMO leadership and may be mentored by or take direction from a Sr. IT PM.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical certification from an accredited college or university
• One to two years of experience managing successful technology delivery projects (small to medium size) using a formal project management life cycle and software development methodology.
• Experience leading project teams with at least 2 project team members
• Experience in dealing with clients and project stakeholders
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Must be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years. Cannot have more than 2 violations of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.

Business Systems

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Visio or Lucid Chart
• OnePlan experience a plus

Key Competencies

• Technical project management; ability to multi-task and prioritize activities for projects of all sizes and levels of complexity; coordinate cross functional work and activity in a matrixed environment; ability to collaborate and function in a large team environment
• Continuous improvement
• Critical thinking; analytical and problem-solving expertise
• Leadership; expert in facilitating and fostering teamwork; conflict resolution
• Project integration management; project planning
• Agile development methodologies & frameworks (e.g. Scrum)
• Stakeholder management; customer and quality focused
• Requirements analysis
• Resource management
• Written & verbal communications
• Experience developing, installing, or managing the installation of network infrastructure and/or enterprise information systems/software
• Experience developing, installing, or managing the installation of surveillance cameras, point-of-sale terminals, and/or digital signage systems in or outside buildings and/or on roadways or railways desired
• Experience developing, installing, or managing the installation of onboard bus/rail technology solutions such as radio, transit management, or fare collection systems desired
• Experience in acquiring and using external contract resources in IT development projects

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Information Systems
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) knowledge
• Business Analysis
• Scrum Master certification preferred

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An equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate: Starting at $89,000.00 annually

To be considered, apply by: September 16th, 2024 by 5:59 pm

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