JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Number of Positions: 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $94,992; Grade: BX-19

Under direction, leads, oversees, and ensures the successful delivery and management of large multifaceted information technology projects and coordinates a range of technical and information technology projects within scope, to a certain quality and within time and cost constraints, and performs related duties as required

This class is assigned to the Delivery Management Information Technology Job Family which consists of positions that plan, manage and deliver projects, initiatives, and springs. Positions in the family work with key stakeholders and project teams across the departments to develop and convey product vision and manage the end-to-end project lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This is a senior level project manager classification. This class is distinguished from the Project Manager-DTI level by the amount of discretion exercised over technical projects, problems and resolutions; positions must possess a significant level of specialized technical and functional expertise beyond that expected at the Project Manager level; require highly specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and often exercise independent judgement in the performance of their duties. The senior level requires intermediate competency level in project management, communication for results, decision making, and initiative. The senior level also has greater latitude in determining work methods and assignments; greater authority over assignments and decisions required to complete the work than the lower-level classification; and works on large IT projects.

* Provides leadership and oversight to coordinate large information technology projects

* Leads project teams both internal and external communicating individual roles and project expectations

* Facilitates team building and change management skills to influence and guide all aspects of assigned projects

* Analyzes project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects

* Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks

* Provides leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle, and confers with project staff to outline a work plan

* Establishes a work plan and staffing for project activities, iterations, or phases, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel

* Implements a project communication plan

* Performs risk assessment and implements mitigation plans

* Monitors project activities, ensures the currency, quality, and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content and "look and feel" across the organization

* Ensures that project goals are in line with business objectives

* Ensures that project goals are achieved

* Assigns duties and responsibilities to project personnel and defines the scope of their authority

* Directs and coordinates the activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget

* Prepares project status reports and/or reviews status reports prepared by project personnel, and modifies schedules or plans as required

* Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation

* Benchmarks project management performance continuously to identify the potential for improvements and increase capability in project and portfolio management

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2 North LaSalle, Ste 1010

Hours: Flexible start time from 8:00am to 10:00am. 8-hour shift

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years of project management work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview will be selected.

Preferences will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* IT project management work experience

* PMP or other project management certifications

* Experience leading and managing cross-functional project teams through the full project lifecycle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve project goals.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts.

* Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, priorities, and environments.

* Ability to maintain composure and focus on finding solutions in high pressure situations.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on Friday, May 24, 2024.