WORK OBJECTIVE:

Leads projects within the organization's project portfolio, primarily focusing on new software, technology integrations, and upgrades. Plans, executes, and finalizes projects to ensure successful implementation, on time and within budget, in support of key strategic initiatives. Develops, implements, and recommends Project Management Institute (PMI) standards. Work involves defining project objectives and ensuring quality control throughout the project’s life cycle.

Work is performed under nominal direction with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Position develops solutions to non-routine issues, without appreciable guidance from others and exercises significant latitude in determining best approaches to critical assignments.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within the classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• projects, provides business analysis services, and oversight for Project Management Office (PMO) projects, initiatives, and goals.
• internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.
• resource availability and allocation
• a detailed project plan to track progress.
• appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• and escalate to management as needed.
• the relationship with the vendors and all stakeholders
• risk management to minimize project risks.
• and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• project management and business analysis tools and templates.
• for and models good project management and business analysis practices
• trains, and guides project teams through implementation and adoption of project management life-cycle best practices and business analysis fundamentals
• that required documentation is kept in a standard repository and that stakeholders are properly informed about the ongoing progress of projects through effective reporting of, or access to, key performance indicators.
• research into project-related issues and products and provides summaries and recommendations to necessary parties.

Supervision:

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or programming; supplemented by five (5) years of recent experience in IT solutions implementations, with directly related project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree and five (5) years of experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution. Experience with managing and implementing projects related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Document Redaction. Experience with managing and implementing Web Applications and API integrations project solutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• working experience as a project administrator in the information technology sector
• technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• client-facing and internal communication skills.
• written and verbal communication skills
• organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of computer systems, analysis, application architectures and networks as necessary to successfully design, develop and implement systems
• in project management software, database management software, and operating systems
• knowledge of structured approaches to analysis, design, and programming.
• knowledge about feasibility studies, economic analyses, and life cycle management
• knowledge of electronic systems, data security requirements and techniques, and database design
• in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department / organization specific software and ability to learn and become proficient in the use of other specialized software as may be required
• in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• in adapting to a changing work environment, competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholders, including upper management, clients, and other departments
• to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines

Ability prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Ability to analyze and prepare complex reports and documents

Ability to use reasoning skills that minimize duplication of efforts, including but not limited to comparing, classifying, analyzing and coordinating

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret program related laws and regulations and establish necessary work processes and procedures

Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judiciary, legal community, general public, management, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic background regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation

Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.