Technology Strategist - Project Management Office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at City of Fort Lauderdale

This is advanced professional, technical, and administrative work of more than average difficulty in research, design, planning, procurement, and implementation of technology solutions; recommends technology for meeting business needs; leads technology upgrade initiatives; and collaborates with staff external to the immediate team as well as vendors. Position will have a focus in business analysis, project management, application administration or technology support.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of a department-wide project management framework and reporting process
• Develops cost-benefit analyses and statements
• Makes recommendations for improvements in information systems solutions, methodologies and procedures
• Develops, documents and implements workflows and procedures
• Performs analysis and recommends purchases of new technology hardware, software and peripherals
• Identifies information system problems; develops solutions and recommendations
• Develops Request for Proposals (RFP) documents, serves as part of evaluation committee and provides narrative for selection recommendation
• Manages or coordinates technology projects and other initiatives as assigned
• Coordinates with outside vendors and City customer department personnel to ensure information technology initiatives are completed
• Develops deployment schedules and task identification and resource assignment for technology projects and initiatives
• Research and implement tools to facilitate of automate workflows
• Coordinates response to technology incidents and communicates response progress to customers and other information technology team members
• Provides after hours technology support as needed
• Develops end user training plans and conducts training
• Stays abreast of developments in the technology field
• Performs related work as required

• Manage project portfolio to balance project work according to strategic benefits and resource availability
• Lead Team members to ensure project work adheres to standards and procedures
• Manage all aspects of multiple related and unrelated projects through the complete project life cycle process, from project initiation to closeout, including continuous monitoring, control and communications.
• Assist the division manager with verifying that projects produce the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field
2. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience planning and managing or administering technology related projects or systems. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
   
3. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
4. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)
   
   

PREFERENCES:

1. Experience managing or coordinating technology projects from initiating through to implementation and post-launch support.
2. Project management, information technology service management, or related professional certification, such as PMP, CAPM, Scrum, or ITIL.
3. Experience working in a municipal government, public-sector organization, or similarly complex enterprise environment is preferred.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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