IT Project Manager

Recruitment #25-0063-001

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Responsibilities

The IT Project Manager for the Department of Water oversees and manages technology projects that support water and wastewater operations. This role ensures projects align with departmental technology strategies, budgets, and City IT governance standards. Key responsibilities include planning and tracking projects, conducting needs assessments, defining deliverables, managing risks, and ensuring quality and change control.

The position requires strong analytical and communication skills to work effectively with Water Engineering leadership, operational divisions, technical staff, consultants, and field personnel. The IT Project Manager also supervises staff in accordance with City policies, including hiring, training, directing work, and evaluating performance.

A major focus of this role is evaluating and enhancing the Department’s CMMS (Hansen), collaborating with WIMS staff to implement system improvements, develop procedures, improve business practices, and train users. The incumbent also supports long- and short-range Capital Improvement Planning, promotes proactive maintenance strategies, and may oversee consultants or temporary staff. This position works closely with the Chief Engineer and contributes to long-term asset management and operational efficiency across the Water Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field AND 5 years of proven work experience in Information Technology as a Software Developer, Programmer, Application or Systems Analyst AND 2 years of experience as a project manager or project leader;

OR

Associate's degree in Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field AND 7 years of proven work experience in Information Technology as a Software Developer, Programmer, Application or Systems Analyst AND 3 years of experience as a project manager or project leader.

A Master's degree  is equivalent to 1 year of experience.
 

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

Certifications

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PGMP), Certified Scrum Master/CSM, or Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner/PMI ACP Certification is required within 12 months of appointment.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check 
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. 

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing 
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees. 

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 
M/F/H

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