Technology Project Manager

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of the Technology Project Manager is to lead multiple large-scale projects simultaneously within a portfolio of projects; assist project planning, organization, and communication for new and existing technologies across the district; communicate effectively with all stakeholders; create, organize, and maintain project resources; monitor project performance; and provide general support as needed.

This job reports to the Manager of Projects and Training.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to and facilitate projects and project work for the purpose of supporting departmental and organizational goals.
• Aid project teams in setting goals, timelines and achieving clarity to ensure projects are completed in expected timeframes.
• Assist with project setup, scheduling, and coordination for the purpose of supporting departmental activities.
• Compose internal and external project communications to ensure all stakeholders are informed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate tasks across multiple teams to support project work.
• Develop and maintain project resources to ensure team members have adequate tools and documentation for their work.
• Develop presentations and reports to communicate progress and process of departmental projects.
• Facilitate project logistics such as meetings, conference calls, etc. for the purpose of supporting project sta?.
• Forge trusting relationships with department and district sta? for the purpose of providing project support and guidance.
• Gather requirements for identi?ed projects and act as liaison between end users and project teams for the purpose of ensuring needs of stakeholders are met.
• Identifies project requirements and evaluates deliverables to ensure high quality results and customer acceptance.
• Maintain digital communications on multiple platforms for the purpose of documenting steps toward project completion and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Manage stakeholders and project team members to design effective solutions and establish associated project timelines and budgets that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within project constraints.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and publication of project management standards and guidelines to ensure consistency in process.
• Plan, organize, direct and control multiple technology driven projects simultaneously.
• Provide training to internal sta? on project management processes and strategies to ensure consistency in approach.
• Review project materials and deliverables for adherence to methodologies and procedures.
• Set goals and manage schedules and scope to ensure projects are completed in expected timeframes.
• Work collaboratively with technology sta? and stakeholders for the purpose of ensuring district needs are met.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform tasks simultaneously with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Speci?c skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform job functions include: planning and managing projects; maintaining digital documentation and training resources; excellent customer service and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external audiences.

KNOWLEDGE is required to understand technical information; compose a variety of documents; facilitate group discussions; and solve problems. Speci?c knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the job functions include: using creative design techniques with a variety of applications and project management techniques and tools.

ABILITY is required to use basic, job-related equipment; schedule activities and/or meetings; and gather/collate data. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances and identify and document processes. Ability is also required to work with diverse individuals and/or groups. Problem solving, decision making, sound judgment and assertiveness are required to analyze issues and create action plans. Speci?c ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform job functions include: developing e?ective working relationships, communicating with people of diverse technical knowledge and skills; providing clear instructions; setting priorities; being detail oriented; maintaining excellent written and oral communications; and being solutions oriented.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision; following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a de?ned budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and signi?cant ?ne ?nger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience     

Job related experience within a specialized ?eld is required. At least one year experience working in an educational environment is preferred.

Education       

Bachelors degree in job-related area

Clearances     

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance