Partner Integrations Project Manager

Cook County • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Partner Integrations Manager in the Sheriff’s Tech Ops Bureau (STB), the Partner Integrations Project Manager will use appropriate project and reporting standards to design and manage assigned projects, overseeing all requirements gathering, planning, production and monitoring. Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Works with department leadership to identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Develops, recommends and implements policy relating to the Sheriff’s initiatives.
Reviews deliverables prepared by team. Effectively applies methodology and enforces project standards. Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. Minimizes exposure and risk on project. Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

Requirements

• Ability to work with staff, vendors, management and executive leadership.
• Ability to develop understanding and knowledge of CCSO systems and data catalog.
• Ability to develop understanding and knowledge of CCSO IT policies and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility, be self-governing, be proactive, and responsible for accomplishment.
• Ability to deliver results while working through others and motivate a team culture that is respectful and supports the Sheriff’s office values of excellence and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Ability to create and deliver executive level presentations.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; establish and maintain cooperative working environments.
• Capable of performing duties with minimal supervision and managing projects from beginning to end.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR 5 years’ experience in a government agency.
• Skilled in leadership, negotiating contracts, statistical analysis, and capable of developing solutions to complex, integrated business problems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the public sector Project Management or related field.
• Knowledge of IT systems development and implementations with vendor involvement.
• Knowledge of government costing, budget and expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plan for interface implementation and management with vendor-developed systems.
• Maintain an understanding of STB development practices and procedures, and the interface and data catalogs used.
• Create and continually update procedures to improve processes.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding the STB data handling practice.
• Work with department leadership to develop and implement standardized procedures related to project management.
• Work with team members, applicable department staff and vendors to define scope of projects; ensures appropriate resources are assigned appropriate project activities; develops, articulates, and ensures project milestones are met; identifies and evaluates lessons learned during project.
• Track project metrics for all projects throughout the organization and maintains centralized accountability for management of project portfolio; works with management to provide strategic and tactical advice on programs/project planning and execution.
• Coordinate medium to large and complex technology related projects between departments to ensure timely and efficient implementation of projects.
• Set and meet goals for his or herself and for the team. Accountable for project deadlines and successful completion of projects.
• Attend regular meetings regarding project management.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on a weekly or bi-weekly basis as assigned by the supervisor.
• Responsible for monitoring performance measures and reporting the performance status to the supervisor.
• Provide financial oversight and project budget management for costs in the functional areas.
• Develop and maintain confidential reports as requested by the Partner Integrations Manager and/or Bureau Chief.
• Additional duties as directed by the Partner Integrations Manager and/or Bureau Chief.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Program – Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental and vision care and is available for an employee and his/her eligible dependents.
• Holidays – Thirteen (13) Holidays are granted in each Fiscal Year. Employees who are active at the beginning of the fiscal year (December 1st) also qualify for a floating holiday.
• Sick Leave – Granted sick leave is earned and accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each month of service and may be accumulated up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) working days.
• Vacation Leave – Granted Vacation leave is earned and accrued, with employees having the opportunity to accrue fifteen (15) days within the Fiscal Year; Vacation leave accruals increase based on an employee’s anniversary date of employment.
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance, equal to one (1) time the employee’s annual salary, is offered to every employee at no cost and the employee may elect to purchase supplemental coverage.
• Pension Plan – Employees contribute into the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service; employees may be eligible for an annual annuity after ten (10) years of service and upon reaching a certain age based on when the employee started employment.
• Deferred Compensation Program – Employees may elect to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, a tax deferred plan which may be used as a supplemental retirement option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level