Project Manager II - Information Technology - Huntsville (010792 010793)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs moderately complex 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 coordinating the work of others. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 Project Management, 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 experience may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning information technology project or process management experience.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning data processing, information technology, or management information systems experience or two years full-time, wage-earning general project or process management experience and three years full-time, wage-earning data processing, information technology, or management information systems experience.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by the state.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of risk management and mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of the overall operation of correctional and community facilities.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, contracts, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely, both verbally and written.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, and organizations.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare detailed technical reports accurately and timely.
• Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill to monitor program compliance with contracts and established policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Skill in the use of computers and the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
• Skill to supervise the work of others.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental program experience preferred.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred.
• Certification in ITIL Version 3 Foundation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans, and evaluates information technology project activities using accepted project management methodologies; initiates projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business need and project feasibility; and conducts gap analyses to assist in evaluating alternative solutions.
• Develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other project information; identifies potential project risks and difficulties and recommends strategies to mitigate and avoid them; and monitors and manages project quality to ensure project outcomes are acceptable and fulfill project specifications.
• Participates in all phases of project management; assists with the development of business cases, project charters, stakeholder analyses, and gap analyses; and develops and maintains project management plans, project budgets, project schedules and work plans, and other management plans, reports, and analyses.
• Coordinates project activities with program staff, agency management, organizations, contractors, and other agencies; and communicates and explains project methodology and processes to team members, program staff, and other interested parties.
• Compiles and distributes project information and metrics, project status reports, and project budget and resource expenditures.
• Coordinates the work of others.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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