Project Manager IV Information Technology Information Technology Division (016901)

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration Computer Science Management Information Systems or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required years of data processing information technology or management information systems may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Five years full-time wage-earning information technology project or process management experience and five years full-time wage-earning data processing information technology or management information systems experience or five years full-time wage-earning general project or process management experience and six years full-time wage-earning data processing information technology or management information systems experience.

3. Three years full-time wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.

4. Experience with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology preferred.

5. Governmental program experience preferred.

6. Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred.

7. Certification in ITIL Version 3 Foundation preferred.

* Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by the state.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of project management theories and practices.

2. Knowledge of local state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes relevant to the administration of projects.

3. Knowledge of current information systems technologies practices and procedures.

4. Knowledge of all phases of the software development life cycle methodology including planning designing developing and testing.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures rules and regulations preferred.

6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the public.

8. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques and critical decision-making processes.

9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 10. Skill to manage project activities and address changes in project management scope and budget.

11. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

12. Skill to evaluate new technical developments.

13. Skill to determine resource requirements and to coordinate planning and budgeting.

14. Skill to monitor program budgets contracts and service agreements.

15. Skill in the use of project management computer software.

16. Skill to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.

17. Skill in public speaking.

18. Skill to plan assign and supervise the work of others.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend repeatedly climb stairs identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze alphabetize lift and carry under 15 lbs. perceive depth operate a motor vehicle and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside working around machines with moving parts and moving objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working protracted or irregular hours and traveling by car van bus and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone dolly and automobile.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; communicating with project stakeholders management and other relevant parties; and planning assigning and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Oversees program activities for the Project Management Office; directs develops and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies; ensures the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology is used in implementing cost effective technology solutions; and creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plans.

B. Develops criteria for evaluating programs proposals and other pertinent information regarding project assignments; identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate and avoid them; and monitors and manages project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of project contracts and specifications.

C. Develops project budgets schedules work plans resource requirements and cost estimates and projections; and monitors and manages project cost to ensure project completion within budget.

D. Coordinates project activities with other state agencies governmental jurisdictions organizations and private sector partners and contractors; and develops and implements plans to communicate and explain project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.

E. Develops all business process flows including the definition of supporting metrics and tools; defines organizational performance metrics; develops and maintains partnerships with cross business unit and cross-functional teams to identify leverage and cascade best practices; and implements services based on the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and concepts.

F. Plans assigns and supervises the work of others; and provides technical guidance on project management.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories which include job titles name of employer dates of employment supervisors name and phone number and a description of duties performed and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided your application may be rejected as incomplete If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

* Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
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