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About The Position

Requirements

• Excellent technical, project management, vendor management, and communication expertise
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with identifying technology needs for existing and new construction such as for buildings, office spaces, and conference rooms
• Knowledge of principles, concepts and practices of business process and systems analysis including business modeling, at a highly proficient technical level
• Knowledge of principles of software lifecycle management
• Knowledge of systems design theory, concepts and principles including data management and administration and development concepts
• Knowledge of current business management theory and concepts and techniques for process improvement, including benchmarking and process reengineering
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of Agile development principles, practices, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of systems prototyping and the uses of joint application development processes
• Knowledge of basic concepts and practices of effective internal consulting
• Knowledge of District and/or departmental business processes commonly supported by applications
• Knowledge of standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics and database programs
• Knowledge of laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the use of computer hardware and software
• Knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective team leadership
• Ability to learn, understand and apply enterprise and department business processes and requirements to the depth needed to consult effectively with managers and users on current and long-term solutions to department needs
• Ability to develop a "big picture" conceptual framework and apply state-of-the-art technology, business management and process improvement techniques to formulating integrated, business based technology solutions to department operational and service delivery problems and issues
• Ability to facilitate user, cross-functional and development team meetings, negotiate understanding and build consensus agreements
• Ability to perform project management and program coordination responsibilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with department and Information Technology team members to ensure project accountability and success
• Ability to set priorities and balance responsibilities for multiple projects and initiatives to ensure timely, high quality results
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, explain and apply complex business and technical information, evaluate issues and alternatives and reach sound independent conclusions within established policy guidelines
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences of technical and non-technical personnel, orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, documentation and other written materials
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations
• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with all levels of department and Information Technology staff, consultants, vendors, contractors and others encountered in the course of work
• Ability to provide technical guidance and direction to more junior staff, as required
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, management information systems or a closely related field
• Five years of progressively responsible professional business systems analysis experience including advising clients on technology solutions and performing basic project oversight responsibilities
• A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy may be required for certain assignments

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a government or public utility setting is highly desirable
• Experience working with Facilities Management, Telemetry, Operational Technology, Engineering, and Information Technology teams is preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitating and coordinating the development and implementation of technology solutions to meet enterprise and departmental business and operational requirements
• Bringing together department technical specialists to develop detailed, integrated business process requirements and specifications
• Working with cross-functional teams and IT staff to plan, recommend and install technology solutions
• Providing project leadership and oversight
• Leading and managing complex technology projects and process improvements with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Identifying technology needs for existing and new construction such as for buildings, office spaces, and conference rooms
• Process improvements, cross functional team leadership, and project management will be core to the role