It Project Manager Ii (Pmo)

Salary : $77,910.30 - $116,865.58 Annually
Location : 78205, TX
Job Type: 4C Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00856
Department: ITSD
Opening Date: 02/21/2024
Closing Date: 3/26/2024 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for managing multiple complex projects on behalf of stakeholders and is responsible for ensuring effective, high-quality execution and delivery of projects, leveraging project management methodologies and software development lifecycle frameworks. Assembles project plans and teamwork assignments, directs and monitors work efforts, identifies resource needs, performs quality reviews, and escalates functional, quality, and/or timeline issues appropriately. Works with leadership to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.
This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
Work Location
100 W. Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205
Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions

• Plans, tracks, communicates, escalates, and facilitates work activities among team members using agile and other project management techniques and toolkits.
• Analyzes, optimizes, negotiates, deconflicts, and deescalates project tasks, risks, and issues in coordination with project sponsors and product managers.
• Delegates work to individuals based on their leadership assessment of strengths and aspirations.
• Creates and maintains the project plan and identifies any potential initiative / project prerequisites across multiple projects or large platforms.
• Designs and develops work breakdown structures and assists in breaking down features into user stories across multiple projects and large platforms.
• Leads the prioritization of efforts
• Facilitates the gathering of information required for agile teams to perform backlog estimation and captures estimates.
• Updates estimates and/or time-boxes during the sprint, based on team performance and feedback.
• Ensures adherence to the product or negotiates project budget and provides feedback on estimations for multiple projects or large platforms.
• Optimizes productivity of resources on agile team.
• Provides advice, guidance, recommendations on appropriate resource trade-offs.
• Provides work direction to agile team, including prioritization, assignment of work, and review of work efforts.
• Conducts kickoff and daily meetings, communicating individual roles and expectations.
• Develops and maintains plans, processes, and systems for risk mitigation.
• Ensures incremental delivery aligned with sprints.
• Implements realized learnings.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of project management, agile delivery, or relevant experience
• Two (2) years of team leadership experience
• PMP Certification or Agile Certification PMI-ACP Required or equivalent
  OR
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of project management, agile delivery, or related experience
• Three (3) years of team leadership experience
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering initiatives leveraging agile methodology; Scrum, XP, SAFe, Kanban or other certification.
• Knowledge of product management principles.
• Strong technical background or understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycle (SDLC), infrastructure, cybersecurity, or other relevant IT domains.
• Experience working with Planview Project/Portfolio Management Software
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting requirements.
• Experience managing relationships with external vendors, contractors, or consultants involved in IT projects, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of information gathering, planning, and organizing methods and principles
• Knowledge of agile methodology
• Skill in analyzing data and in using data visualization techniques and tools
• Skill in conceptual thinking
• Skill in time management
• Skill in communication
• Skill in technical writing
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office
• Skill in project performance tracking and reporting
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly, specifically complex technical information
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations
• Ability to work in an office environment

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

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How many years of project management, agile delivery, or relevant experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
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How many years of team leadership experience do you have?

• None
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Select any of the following certifications you currently have:

• PMP Certification
• Agile Certification
• None of the above

08
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

09
Select any of the following you currently have:

• Project Management certification
• Successful completion of arecognized project management curriculum
• Related certification
• None of the above

10
Select any of the following you have experience delivering initiatives leveraging agile methodology:

• Scrum
• XP
• SAFe
• Kanban
• Other related certification
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have managing portfolios and/or backlogs?

• None
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How many years of experience do you have managing multiple highly complex enterprise projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality execution and delivery?

• None
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13
What specific projects or task have you been involved in the past that would best suit you for this position? (Please provide a minimum of 2 successful projects or task you believe to be relevant. If you do not have related experience, enter "n/a".
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Please provide an overview of your experience with different project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and how you decide which approach to use for a specific project?
15
Please describe how you ensure that project documentation and knowledge transfer are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle?
16
Describe your experience with vendor management and procurement processes in the context of IT projects.
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How do you stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to IT project management?
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How do you evaluate the success of an IT project, and what key performance indicators do you use to measure progress?
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I acknowledge for this position I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.

• I acknowledge

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I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

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