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Project Manager

City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PAFull-time$75–85K/yrPosted 4w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–85K/yr
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

City of Philadelphia is hiring a Project Manager. The Project Manager will develop, clarify, and manage project scope, contract deliverables, and targeted outcomes. This role ensures project requirements are met on time and within budget, assembling project teams, identifying resources, and assigning responsibilities. The manager will also determine project costs, ensure compatibility with architectural standards, and perform cost/benefit analyses. They will prepare status reports and provide coaching on project management best practices.

Key focus areas include Develop, clarify and manage the scope of the project, Define contract deliverables and achieve targeted outcomes, and Ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science, Bachelor's Degree In Information Technology, and Bachelor's Degree In Closely Related Field. Important skills include Project Scope Management, Contract Deliverables, Budget Management, Resource Identification, Responsibility Assignment, and Timeframe Development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Scope ManagementContract DeliverablesBudget ManagementResource IdentificationResponsibility AssignmentTimeframe DevelopmentCost/Benefit AnalysisMeeting SchedulingMeeting Minutes DocumentationOIT Project Management PracticeSDLCStatus Report PreparationStatus SummariesDashboardsProject Management Best PracticesConflict/Issue ResolutionProject LeadershipCommunicationTeam OrganizationDistributed Solutions DesignEnterprise Solutions DesignDistributed Solutions BuildingEnterprise Solutions BuildingWork Activities DirectionPresentation SkillsStrategic ThinkingProfessional EthicsWorking RelationshipsProject Management PrinciplesSystems Delivery Life CycleBudgetingServersStorageMainframesMonitoringITILMetricsPerformance ManagementDisaster RecoveryData Center Facilities ManagementManaged ServicesCloud ComputingPMBOK

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's Degree in Closely Related Field3-5 Years Project Management Experience4-6 Years Business ExperienceEquivalent Combination of Education and ExperienceCity of Philadelphia Resident Within Six Months of HirePMP CertificationMaster's Certificate in Project Management

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

  • Develop, clarify and manage the scope of the project, defines contract deliverables and achieves targeted outcomes.

  • Ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines.

  • Assemble project team, identify needed resources, assign responsibilities and develop timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables.

  • Determine project costs/ensures delivery on time and within budgetary guidelines.

  • Ensure compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards.

  • Perform cost/benefit analysis of actions and initiatives.

  • Schedule and document meeting minutes.

  • Follow the OIT Project Management practice and prescribed SDLC.

  • Prepare status reports, status summaries and dashboards for presentation to mid and senior level management.

  • Provide support, coaching and mentoring on project management best practices, as requested 

  • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with a major course work in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field

AND/OR

  • Minimum of 3-5 years Project Management experience managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects
  • 4-6 years of applicable business experience
  • PMP certification or Master’s Certificate in Project Management preferred.

OR

  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Innovation & Technology and Human Resources. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrate leadership qualities such as conflict/issue resolution, the ability to run a project or serve as project manager on a program team and can ensure a successful project lifecycle.

  • Communicate (verbally and in writing) effectively with stakeholders and senior business leadership of departments and agencies participating in this project.

  • Organize and work effectively with project teams of staff from department and agencies participating in this effort.

  • Demonstrate experience and relevant expertise in the design and building of distributed and enterprise solutions.

  • Plan, organize and direct the work activities of outside consultants and/or systems analysis and programming personnel assigned on a team.

  • Demonstrate presentation skills, strategic thinking, and high professional ethics.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, departmental officials,

outside consultants and vendors.

  • The principles of project management, systems delivery life cycle and budgeting.
  • Concepts and applications of servers, storage, mainframes, monitoring, ITIL, metrics and performance management, disaster recovery, data center facilities management, managed services, and cloud computing.
  • IT project management best practice, principles and techniques. (PMBOK)                         

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

Salary cannot exceed $85,000

All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. 

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee :

  • We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

  • Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan

  • Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

  • Generous retirement savings options are available

  • Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.

  • Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.

  • Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

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