Avenu Insights & Analytics
IT Project Manager (Hybrid)
Avenu Insights & Analytics, Fairfield, California, United States, 94533
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join Avenu Insights & Analytics in Solano County, CA. This role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, including IT project management, governance, requirement gathering, vendor relationship management, business process modeling, and more. The position involves leading a multi-year enhancement program for Solano's Microsoft Dynamics 365 system, incorporating a proprietary accelerator and the establishment of an Identity Management System (IDS).
Please note that this position requires passing a California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) background check, and authorization to work in the United States (see below for specifics).
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis
Duties and Responsibilities:
Project and Product Road Map:
Facilitate and develop an integrated multi-year roadmap, collaborating with stakeholders in county Health & Social Services and Information Technology departments.
Performance & Gap Assessments:
Conduct as-is Performance and Gap Assessments, integrating process improvement and performance findings into the Product/Project roadmap.
Requirements Gathering & Project Planning:
Conduct Technical and Business Requirement Gathering aligned with the roadmap.
Create Project Plan/Charter, Defined RACI, and oversee performance monitoring.
Vendor Contract & Relationship Management:
Collaborate with business and IT leads to develop vendor contracts (MSA, SOW, etc.).
Manage both vendor and business relationships, ensuring alignment with contractual standards.
Project Governance & Steering Committee:
Develop a project governance structure, establish controls, and define processes for the project lifecycle.
Coordinate and manage a project committee with key stakeholders across the county.
End-to-End Project Management:
Execute end-to-end project management lifecycle aligned with the Solano IT Delivery Framework.
Supervise project teams, ensuring stakeholder engagement, governance adherence, and successful project delivery.
Expertise and Skills:
Utilize expert-level knowledge in Waterfall, Scrum/Agile methodologies for project management.
Apply Vendor Relationship Management and Organizational Change Management best practices.
Demonstrate superior oral, written, and presentation skills, influencing and engaging stakeholders effectively.
Documentation and Communication:
Exhibit expert proficiency in documenting functional and non-functional requirements.
Translate business requirements into technical requirements independently.
Communicate project-related information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
IT Governance and Deployment:
Implement IT Governance principles and techniques, aligning with frameworks, policies, and controls.
Develop IT system Deployment Plans and execute deployments in collaboration with the Tech Lead.
Education and Experience:
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute Certification.
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Certification and/or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Certification.
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) methodology Certifications.
Business Process Management (BPM) certifications (e.g., Business Process Modeling & Notation, Certified Business Process Professional).
Organizational Change Management Certifications - Prosci Change Management Practitioner, Certified Change Management Professional™ (CCMP™), Change Management Specialist (CMS).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
5+ years of experience in executing projects using various Project Management Methodologies (PMBOK, SCRUM/AGILE).
5+ years of experience in executing system implementations using various Software Development Methodologies (e.g., SDLC).
5+ years of experience managing medium-sized or larger projects, in a public sector IT organization.
Work Environment:
This position at the outset can be filled with a temporary remote working option. We expect staff to be able to maintain an on-site presence (when safe to reenter the workplace) so a local recruitment and/or commitment to relocate will be required. The remote working incentive will be offered allowing for an intermittent work schedule and is contingent upon work performance and business need.
Physical Demands:
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Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the day
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a printer/copy machine
This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone
Avenu Summary:
Avenu provides local governments with ways to achieve more predictable revenue that supports growth, fuels modernization and ensures compliance with mandated but underfunded programs. Avenu’s revenue enhancement and administrative solutions find and recover license, permit and other taxes that cities and counties struggle to collect. The insights and improved fiscal posture enables governments to deliver expected services and sustain a high quality of life for residents.
Avenu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join Avenu Insights & Analytics in Solano County, CA. This role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, including IT project management, governance, requirement gathering, vendor relationship management, business process modeling, and more. The position involves leading a multi-year enhancement program for Solano's Microsoft Dynamics 365 system, incorporating a proprietary accelerator and the establishment of an Identity Management System (IDS).
Please note that this position requires passing a California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) background check, and authorization to work in the United States (see below for specifics).
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis
Duties and Responsibilities:
Project and Product Road Map:
Facilitate and develop an integrated multi-year roadmap, collaborating with stakeholders in county Health & Social Services and Information Technology departments.
Performance & Gap Assessments:
Conduct as-is Performance and Gap Assessments, integrating process improvement and performance findings into the Product/Project roadmap.
Requirements Gathering & Project Planning:
Conduct Technical and Business Requirement Gathering aligned with the roadmap.
Create Project Plan/Charter, Defined RACI, and oversee performance monitoring.
Vendor Contract & Relationship Management:
Collaborate with business and IT leads to develop vendor contracts (MSA, SOW, etc.).
Manage both vendor and business relationships, ensuring alignment with contractual standards.
Project Governance & Steering Committee:
Develop a project governance structure, establish controls, and define processes for the project lifecycle.
Coordinate and manage a project committee with key stakeholders across the county.
End-to-End Project Management:
Execute end-to-end project management lifecycle aligned with the Solano IT Delivery Framework.
Supervise project teams, ensuring stakeholder engagement, governance adherence, and successful project delivery.
Expertise and Skills:
Utilize expert-level knowledge in Waterfall, Scrum/Agile methodologies for project management.
Apply Vendor Relationship Management and Organizational Change Management best practices.
Demonstrate superior oral, written, and presentation skills, influencing and engaging stakeholders effectively.
Documentation and Communication:
Exhibit expert proficiency in documenting functional and non-functional requirements.
Translate business requirements into technical requirements independently.
Communicate project-related information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
IT Governance and Deployment:
Implement IT Governance principles and techniques, aligning with frameworks, policies, and controls.
Develop IT system Deployment Plans and execute deployments in collaboration with the Tech Lead.
Education and Experience:
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute Certification.
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Certification and/or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Certification.
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) methodology Certifications.
Business Process Management (BPM) certifications (e.g., Business Process Modeling & Notation, Certified Business Process Professional).
Organizational Change Management Certifications - Prosci Change Management Practitioner, Certified Change Management Professional™ (CCMP™), Change Management Specialist (CMS).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
5+ years of experience in executing projects using various Project Management Methodologies (PMBOK, SCRUM/AGILE).
5+ years of experience in executing system implementations using various Software Development Methodologies (e.g., SDLC).
5+ years of experience managing medium-sized or larger projects, in a public sector IT organization.
Work Environment:
This position at the outset can be filled with a temporary remote working option. We expect staff to be able to maintain an on-site presence (when safe to reenter the workplace) so a local recruitment and/or commitment to relocate will be required. The remote working incentive will be offered allowing for an intermittent work schedule and is contingent upon work performance and business need.
Physical Demands:
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Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the day
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a printer/copy machine
This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone
Avenu Summary:
Avenu provides local governments with ways to achieve more predictable revenue that supports growth, fuels modernization and ensures compliance with mandated but underfunded programs. Avenu’s revenue enhancement and administrative solutions find and recover license, permit and other taxes that cities and counties struggle to collect. The insights and improved fiscal posture enables governments to deliver expected services and sustain a high quality of life for residents.
Avenu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.