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The City of Houston Senior IT Project Manager- PMO in Houston, Texas
Senior IT Project Manager- PMO
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Senior IT Project Manager- PMO
Salary
$110,914.44 - $125,658.78 Annually
Location
8000 N. Stadium
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
34948
Department
Houston Health Department
Division
HHD - Information Technology
Opening Date
10/18/2024
Closing Date
11/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS
Posting Number: 34958
Department: Houston Health Department
Reporting Location: 8000 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm; 40 hours*
*Subject to Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston's Information Technology Services Department has a vacancy for an advanced-level Sr. IT Project Manager, capable of managing the largest, most mission-critical enterprise technology projects. The Senior Project Manager will assume primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and delivering healthcare project activities throughout the entire project life cycle (from initiation through handoff to the client). The Senior Project Manager will project manage and drive infrastructure projects and work with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and alignment with technical teams and the business. The Sr. IT Project Manager will be responsible for:
• Updating project management systems, tasks, and reporting under the ServiceNow platform.
• Maintaining customer expectations by delivering IT projects within the agreed upon scope, schedule, budget, and expected quality.
• Defines project scope, objectives, and cost estimates in project lifecycle and definition documents.
• Develops detailed project execution plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis of risks and issues.
• Communicates and meets with stakeholders and vendors to ensure awareness of project status, risks, and issues.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to more junior PMO team members.
• Oversees, inspects, and guides PMO team members in project activities.
• Recommends and takes action to manage the analysis and solutions of problems. Controls expenditures by gathering and submitting budget information; scheduling expenditures; monitoring variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Possesses exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written artifacts.
• Ensures knowledge transfer with stakeholders during project and at closeout.
• Contributes to division, department, and City goals by performing related responsibilities as needed.
• Adopts and applies industry project management best practices (i.e., the Project Management Body of Knowledge – PMBOK)
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing system change management; configuration management; PMO performance analysis and governance processes; technical standards; methodology, tools, and templates; and project management information systems
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Ability to pass and maintain federal security clearances.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Technology Project Management, Management and
Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science or a closely related field.
Greater than ten (10) years ofdirectly applicable experience may be considered for substitution of degree requirement. May require extensive knowledge on specific technologies or business functions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least ten (10) years of technology experience demonstrating formal IT project management competencies.
PMI PMP certification may be substituted for up to two (2) years of professional experience
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
*Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. *
Current, valid PMI or equivalent project management certification
Current, valid IIBA or equivalent business analysis certification
Healthcare experience
Public sector experience
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None; however, Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION Grant Funded
Grant positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 30
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832/393-4882).
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832/393-4882). (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you currently employed with the City of Houston?
Yes
No
03
Which best describes your education?
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's and beyond
None of the above
04
Please indicate the degree concentration you obtained.
Engineering
Business Administration
Information Technology
Computer Science
Management and Information Systems (MIS)
My degree isn't listed
I have no degree
05
Which best describes your experience demonstrating formal IT project management competencies?
Less than 8 years of experience
8 years, but less than 10 years
10 years, but less than 12 years
12 years, but less than 14 years
14 years, but less than 17 years
17 years, but less than 20 years
20 or more years of experience
I have no experience in formal IT project management competencies
06
Do you have a current, valid PMI or equivalent project management certification?
Yes
No
07
Which best describes your experience with a project and portfolio management software tool(s)?
Less than 3 years of experience
4 years of experience
5 years of experience
6 years of experience
7 years of experience
8 years of experience
9 or more years of experience
I have no experience
08
Do you have current/valid IIBA or equivalent business analysis certification?
Yes
No
09
Do you have any Healthcare experience?
Yes
No
10
Do you have Public Sector experience?
Yes
No
Required Question