IT Project Manager - Information Technology

Fort Bend County•Richmond, TX

1d•$45 - $57

About The Position

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Communicates with stakeholders, project team and other stakeholders. Manages and maintains the project schedule, cost, resources, and risk. Proactively interacts with other project managers in ways to develop relationships that assist the team in achieving the goals and objects of the project. Manages project resources; Develops and maintains a Resource Management Plan Coordinates production releases and rollouts, delegating tasks to the necessary project team members while managing and reporting on project progress and results. Uses project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence. Manages projects through the five process groups: Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closure. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as required. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field preferred. (High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 10 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
10 years Information Technology experience preferably in business/systems analysis or quality assurance.
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to develop and maintain the project management plan
Ability to create a detailed plan that represents how and when the project will deliver products, services, and results per the project scope.
Ability to facilitate meetings with business owners, sponsors, and stakeholders.
Familiarity with system implementation best practices and methodologies.
Excellent documentation skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to manage complexity, and intellectual curiosity.
Strong written and communications skills with attention to detail and ability to advance multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Must obtain Project Management Professional Certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Communicates with stakeholders, project team and other stakeholders.
Manages and maintains the project schedule, cost, resources, and risk.
Proactively interacts with other project managers in ways to develop relationships that assist the team in achieving the goals and objects of the project.
Manages project resources
Develops and maintains a Resource Management Plan
Coordinates production releases and rollouts, delegating tasks to the necessary project team members while managing and reporting on project progress and results.
Uses project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence.
Manages projects through the five process groups: Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closure.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.