Manager, IT Project Managers
Manager, IT Project Managers
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Position Description
About Harris County and Universal Services:
Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeking a Manager IT Project Managers to join our team.
Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County providing Information Technology Public Safety and Justice Technologies 311 Constituent Engagement Services Fleet Services and Records and Information Governance Services.
Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court the Countys governing body directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control infrastructure healthcare housing and justice administration.
This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.
Position Overview:
In Harris County Universal Services the primary purpose of the Manager IT Project Managers role is to lead and mature the enterprise-wide project management function ensuring alignment between strategic business objectives and execution. This role oversees project governance delivery methodologies resource allocation and reporting to drive high-quality execution and continuous improvement across the project portfolio.
The Manager IT Project Managers will mentor project managers establish best practices and provide executive leadership with data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead the establishment implementation and enhancement of project management frameworks methodologies (Agile Waterfall Hybrid) and governance standards across the organization.
Manage the project portfolio life cycle ensuring alignment with strategic goals timely execution and optimal use of resources.
Oversee a team of project managers and analysts providing coaching mentorship performance feedback and professional development.
Ensure consistent project planning execution monitoring and reporting using tools such as PPM Pro MS Project SharePoint and other project management platforms.
Facilitate portfolio-level status reviews risk and issue escalation prioritization discussions and executive steering committee meetings.
Develop and deliver regular reporting dashboards and insights to senior leadership on project health resource utilization ROI and risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with IT business leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure effective resource allocation change management and stakeholder engagement.
Standardize documentation practices including charters business cases project plans risk registers and communication plans.
Oversee vendor and third-party partner relationships to ensure contract compliance delivery excellence and alignment with organizational standards.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives integrating lessons learned and feedback into PMO practices to increase delivery efficiency and value realization.
Drive adoption of project management tools and ensure effective use across departments.
Support organizational readiness for audits compliance and policy alignment in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology or a related discipline.
Experience:
7 years of experience in IT project management
7 years proven experience managing enterprise-level portfolios programs and cross-functional project teams.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Proven experience managing enterprise-level portfolios programs and cross-functional project teams.
Strong background in both business process improvement and technical project delivery.
Expertise in project management tools such as PPM Pro MS Project JIRA Confluence Visio and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent leadership communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Deep understanding of project governance risk management and budgeting processes.
Ability to drive change foster collaboration and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts for professional services or technology implementation.
Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for any Felony and any Class A Misdemeanor
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor if within the previous 10 years
- Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
- Family Violence conviction
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
Experience standing up or evolving a Project Management function within a mid-to-large enterprise.
Familiarity with Agile Scrum and Hybrid methodologies and tools.
High emotional intelligence and change management acumen.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute or equivalent is desirable.
General Information
Location:
1111 Fannin St. Houston TX 77002
Work Schedule:
8 hours/day
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (combination of working onsite and working from home.
The exact hybrid schedule will be determined with your direct manager).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
