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Role: Project Manager Location: NY Duration: 500 hours Interview: Telephonic SCOPE OF SERVICES The Bureau of Information Technology (BIT) is responsible for the data processing functions and operations of systems that provide operational, analytical and managerial functions, as well as IT resource management, for DSNY. BIT develops and maintains application software for such systems. Working closely with owner/client bureaus within the agency, BIT develops and implements both custom and packaged applications, and maintains the requisite technical infrastructure, using in-house project resources and hired consultants. We encourage innovation, creativity, and a think outside of the box attitude when solving complex problems and implementing new solutions. In support of a NYC DSNY initiative to upgrade its capabilities to more efficiently and effectively track and report against its Operations project portfolio, a Project Manager is required. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the execution of the project’s lifecycle - this includes design, planning, project scheduling, resource management, budget adherence and tracking, status reporting, interacting with our strategic partners, and assuming responsibility for the day-to-day management of the work. The candidate will have recent project management experience on a multi-million dollar mobile-technology related program plan. The candidate will have experience managing an in-house staff as well as contracted deliverables from third-parties. The role will have typical project management functions including developing and maintaining resource-loaded MS Project GANNT charts and frequent status reports for senior management. The candidate will also be expected to maintain the catalogue of requirements arising from a disparate user community. The project manager will be expected to temper the requested features with a knowledge of what is and what is not possible given the constraints of time, budget, and staff talent on-hand. Project Manager will identify business need:to replace the current solution or create a new solution. Form cross functional team, include both technical and functional team members. Work with Steering Committee to determine project scope and objectives. Document and prioritize functional, technical, security, accessibility, implementation, and support requirements for the solution. Identify Solution Options by using benchmarks with industry research for mobile application solutions and identify potential solutions. Make recommendations for evaluation of the various options COTS or custom solution to the Steering committee. Assist in creating Request for Proposal (RFP) Perform Initial Evaluation of Solutions: Identify the full set of evaluation criteria, including all relevant factors such as cost, licensing and support options, and timeline for solution implementation. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the execution of the project’s lfecycle - this includes design, planning, project scheduling, resource management, budget adherence and tracking, status reporting, interacting with our strategic partners, and assuming responsibility for the day-to-day management of the work. Duties include working closely with representatives from the BIT PMO Office and other agency departments including commissioner-level managers, line employees, and IT staff and external vendors; managing and defining requirements including business justification, triggers, processes and quality assurance checks of data exchanges between agencies and reports; reviewing and coaching Operations managers in best practices related to project management, including tools related to device management, and/or its associated infrastructure; developing and reviewing estimates and assumptions for the project’s schedule, effort, and cost using established estimating models and best practices; creating and managing risk mitigation and communication plans; creating project charter and scope statements, status reports, risk and issues log, and other project deliverables; overseeing related projects throughout the entire lifecycle, providing advice for project teams and monitoring the progress of dependent deliverables and tasks; planning, tracking, communicating with, and driving the infrastructure solution, building and supporting resources on related environment builds; providing oversight and management of blended teams of independent Information Technology Contract Service consultants and staff from a functional matrixed organization; managing vendor relationships for Security, Quality Control, and similar engagements; managing junior project managers and defining team member roles, responsibilities and expectations; ensuring that project resources are used effectively; overseeing performance expectations of staff; ensuring that staff and consultants are adhering to the published PMO methodologies and templates and development standards defined for the PMO MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related area, significant experience in the aforementioned technologies will be considered in lieu of this requirement; a minimum of 8 years of experience managing projects involving complex technologies; ability to develop functional requirements related to infrastructure technologies; proficiency in Microsoft Project, or other project management software; Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio required; excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong technical writing skills; strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to interact with all levels of an organization; ability to interface with executive level management and give senior level presentations; expertise with project management methodologies, tools and skillsets; demonstrates good judgment in selecting technologies solving business needs; ability to work independently and within a team environment; multitasking capabilities; ability to work effectively in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment; strong familiarity with the Business Analysis role in creating requirements, use cases, functional specifications; strong demonstration of negotiation and conflict management skills; behavioral competencies that demonstrate leadership, self-awareness, adaptability, ability to be a systems thinker, attention to quality, and relationship and team building are very important; ability to interact effectively with line staff, project managers, and functional managers; and, demonstrated past successes leading complex technology delivery projects. DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA or Masters in Computer Science or related area. The preferred candidate should also possess a PMP certification, or demonstrated performance in a large scale, public sector application delivery project in a related project is a plus; demonstrated project delivery or proficiency in monitoring and/or management tools; Knowledge of infrastructure computing architectures; knowledge of modern user Interfaces such as web browsers, knowledge of modern database structures, demonstrated past successes leading complex technology delivery projects in public sector, ideally an NYC agency. Due to the necessary technical management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings. The preferred candidate should also possess the following: excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong technical writing skills; strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to interact with all levels of an organization; ability to interact effectively with line staff, project managers, and functional managers; demonstrated past successes delivering quality, complex application delivery projects quickly and efficiently; ability to work independently and within a team environment; ability to work effectively in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Knowledge of mobile application development and management architectures especially in relation to infrastructure requirements a plus; working with development and infrastructure projects related to a distributed, database experience multi-location field staff a plus. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "US_IT.Groups" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/us_itgroups. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
