IT Project Manager II
hace 22 horas
Springfield
Job Description General Summary The IT Project Manager II is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex, multi-disciplinary technology and systems projects that support Lane Transit District's capital, operational, and strategic objectives. This role manages technology initiatives-overseeing scope, budget, schedule, procurement, vendor performance, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination from initiation through closeout. Projects may include enterprise systems implementations, major system upgrades, technology infrastructure deployments, cybersecurity initiatives, data and analytics platforms, and technology components embedded within capital construction projects (e.g., access control, security systems, fiber, communications, and integrated building technologies). The position regularly coordinates with IT staff, facilities, finance, procurement, consultants, vendors, regulatory partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with District standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Project Planning & Management • Coordinate, organize, and manage the services and work activities of assigned IT and technology-related projects; develop and implement project elements to meet overall program goals established by the department., • Define project scope including stakeholders, internal team members, vendors, system impacts, dependencies, risks, and events that may affect delivery., • Develop detailed project work plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers; perform critical path analysis and establish project priorities., • Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate work activities to meet overall project objectives, including analysis of alternative technical approaches and delivery methods., • Lead or support development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and other solicitation documents for IT systems, software, hardware, and professional services., • Coordinate proposal evaluation, vendor interviews, selection recommendations, and contract award processes in accordance with LTD procurement policies., • Participate in negotiation of scopes of work, schedules, deliverables, and fees; prepare contracts for execution and coordinate notices to proceed., • Coordinate system design, configuration, integration, and implementation activities with internal IT staff, consultants, vendors, and external partners., • Oversee system testing, user acceptance testing, data migration, deployment, and transition to operations., • Coordinate technology components of capital construction projects, including building systems, security, access control, cameras, fiber, communications, and integrated platforms., • Develop and manage project budgets; track expenditures and commitments; forecast cash flow and project cost impacts., • Monitor project costs and schedules to identify variances and implement corrective actions., • Lead project risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies., • Provide oversight of quality assurance and quality control to ensure deliverables conform to contract requirements, technical specifications, security standards, and District policies., • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, grant requirements, and organizational standards., • Coordinate communication of project planning, design, and implementation issues between technical staff, business owners, executive leadership, and external partners., • Prepare and deliver project status reports, dashboards, briefings, and executive-level presentations., • Prepare Board agenda items, project summaries, cost estimates, schedules, and supporting documentation., • Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation including plans, schedules, budgets, risk logs, technical specifications, test plans, and closeout materials., • Maintain accurate records of project decisions, changes, issues, and lessons learned., • Participate in development and implementation of District-wide IT standards, architectures, and governance practices., • Coordinate technical reviews with appropriate LTD departments and external partners., • Provide technical and professional consultation to other departments on technology and systems-related initiatives., • Serve on cross-functional task teams as a project lead or subject-matter expert., • Information Technology systems, infrastructure, applications, and enterprise platforms, • Technology project delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid), • Systems integration, data management, and cybersecurity principles, • Procurement and contract administration practices, • Budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting, • Public sector regulations, policies, and governance structures, • Critical Thinking and Complex Problem Solving, • Project Planning, Scheduling, and Resource Management, • Vendor and Stakeholder Management, • Judgment and Decision Making, • Systems Analysis and Evaluation, • Quality Assurance and Risk Management, • Written and Verbal Communication, • Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies, • Analyze technical and operational impacts of system changes, • Balance competing priorities and deliver results in a regulated environment, • Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences, • Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), • Project management tools (e.g., Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet), • Enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, cloud platforms), • Collaboration and documentation platforms Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Typical Qualifications: Experience: • Experience with enterprise system implementations in a public-sector or regulated environment., • Work is primarily performed in an office or approved remote environment, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional work outside normal hours to support system deployments, testing, or organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.