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9180-Manager VI, Municipal Transportation Agency
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9180-Manager VI, Technology Portfolio Manager, Finance and IT Division - SF Municipal Transportation Agency
Recruitment: RTF0148849-01103409Published:
July 22, 2024Accepting applications until:
August 19, 2024Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal Learn MoreThis job announcement has been amended to include the desirable qualifications of the position.APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Permanent Exempt
- Full Time - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.Application Opening:
July 19, 2024Deadline to Apply:
11:59pm Pacific Time onAugust 19, 2024Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire and the online application by the filing deadline.
A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application. The application, resume, and cover letter will not be reviewed without a completed supplemental questionnaire and vice versa.Division:
Finance and Information TechnologySection/Unit:
Technology Solutions and IntegrationWork Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PMCompany Description:Technology is at the core of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA’s) mission and future. It is an exciting time to work at the SFMTA as we develop new tools, rethink systems, and modernize transportation. This is an opportunity to work with stakeholders and business units across the SFMTA. Through these channels, the Technology Services Unit is helping bring modern transportation services and infrastructure to our customers. Your work will impact the lives of all San Francisco residents and many more visitors and commuters that use our transportation services and infrastructure.Position Description:Under the direction of Chief Technology Officer, the Technology Portfolio Manager will manage the System Integration for Intelligent Transportation Systems unit and oversee a portfolio of $30M capital projects in the Comm/IT Capital Improvement Program. The Technology Portfolio Manager is responsible for maintaining fiscal, schedule and technical control of the project and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and technicians throughout the project. The Technology Portfolio Manager will be responsible for data solution operations through an in-depth understanding of hardware and software solutions and coordination of project managers and field technicians. This role will contribute to the strategic design process to identify more integration opportunities and is accountable for staff performance in managing the workload and quality control of the portfolio of projects.Examples of Important and Essential DutiesProvides governance & oversight of projects and programs to ensure project goals or objectives are accomplished within approved time frame, scope and budget.Responsible for the planning and on boarding of projects and programs.Maintains and communicates overall portfolio financials.Responsible for maximizing resource allocation based on resource availability and prioritized projects.Provides leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and confer with project staff to outline work plan.Acts as a coach to junior project managers, executives and others who need assistance and advice regarding project management practices.Establishes work plan and staffing for project activities, iterations or phases and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.Reviews and analyzes project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and allotment of available departmental resources to various project phases.Reviews/approves work plan of external service provider or consultancy contracted to execute project.Implements project communication plan.Conducts risk assessment and mitigation.Monitors project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of the information, while providing consistency in content and "look and feel" across the enterprise.Ensures that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives.Assigns duties, responsibilities and scope of authority to project personnel.Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.Continuously benchmarks project management performance to identify improvements and achieve higher capability maturity in Project Portfolio Management (PPM).Performs related duties as assigned.How to qualify
Minimum Qualifications:Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
ANDSix (6) years of professional-level experience overseeing enterprise-level technology projects. Professional-level experience in the functional area consists of interpreting laws and regulations, and/or exercising independent judgment in the application of defined principles, practices, and regulations;
ANDThree (3) years of experience must include supervising professional-level staff that interpret laws and regulations, and/or exercise independent judgment in the application of defined principles, practices, and regulations.Substitution:Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education in Minimum Qualifications on a year-for-year basis. One year (2000 hours) of qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.Possession of an advanced degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience listed above. This substitution may not be applied to the required three (3) years of supervisory experience.Notes:1. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.2. One (1) year full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.Desirable Qualifications:The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.Distinctive blend of business, technology, systems engineering, financial and communication skills, as this is a highly visible position with substantial impactExperience implementing the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Systems Engineering Guidebook for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) or experience implementing other systems engineering methodologies.Knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major defined project management approaches (for example, waterfall, PMI, Prince II or agile) knowledge of project planning, scheduling and control tools with demonstrated experience.Clear and concise communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment where this role may not directly control resources.Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.Ability to support a tactical resource plan by mapping future demand to forecast project completions in the project portfolio.Experience managing contracts over $10 million and multiple vendors on multi-year projects.What else should I know?
Verification:Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification . Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.Selection Process:Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.This recruitment may be utilized to fill similar positions in this classification at SFMTA.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Recruitment: RTF0148849-01103409Published:
July 22, 2024Accepting applications until:
August 19, 2024Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal Learn MoreThis job announcement has been amended to include the desirable qualifications of the position.APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Permanent Exempt
- Full Time - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.Application Opening:
July 19, 2024Deadline to Apply:
11:59pm Pacific Time onAugust 19, 2024Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire and the online application by the filing deadline.
A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application. The application, resume, and cover letter will not be reviewed without a completed supplemental questionnaire and vice versa.Division:
Finance and Information TechnologySection/Unit:
Technology Solutions and IntegrationWork Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PMCompany Description:Technology is at the core of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA’s) mission and future. It is an exciting time to work at the SFMTA as we develop new tools, rethink systems, and modernize transportation. This is an opportunity to work with stakeholders and business units across the SFMTA. Through these channels, the Technology Services Unit is helping bring modern transportation services and infrastructure to our customers. Your work will impact the lives of all San Francisco residents and many more visitors and commuters that use our transportation services and infrastructure.Position Description:Under the direction of Chief Technology Officer, the Technology Portfolio Manager will manage the System Integration for Intelligent Transportation Systems unit and oversee a portfolio of $30M capital projects in the Comm/IT Capital Improvement Program. The Technology Portfolio Manager is responsible for maintaining fiscal, schedule and technical control of the project and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and technicians throughout the project. The Technology Portfolio Manager will be responsible for data solution operations through an in-depth understanding of hardware and software solutions and coordination of project managers and field technicians. This role will contribute to the strategic design process to identify more integration opportunities and is accountable for staff performance in managing the workload and quality control of the portfolio of projects.Examples of Important and Essential DutiesProvides governance & oversight of projects and programs to ensure project goals or objectives are accomplished within approved time frame, scope and budget.Responsible for the planning and on boarding of projects and programs.Maintains and communicates overall portfolio financials.Responsible for maximizing resource allocation based on resource availability and prioritized projects.Provides leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and confer with project staff to outline work plan.Acts as a coach to junior project managers, executives and others who need assistance and advice regarding project management practices.Establishes work plan and staffing for project activities, iterations or phases and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.Reviews and analyzes project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and allotment of available departmental resources to various project phases.Reviews/approves work plan of external service provider or consultancy contracted to execute project.Implements project communication plan.Conducts risk assessment and mitigation.Monitors project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of the information, while providing consistency in content and "look and feel" across the enterprise.Ensures that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives.Assigns duties, responsibilities and scope of authority to project personnel.Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.Continuously benchmarks project management performance to identify improvements and achieve higher capability maturity in Project Portfolio Management (PPM).Performs related duties as assigned.How to qualify
Minimum Qualifications:Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
ANDSix (6) years of professional-level experience overseeing enterprise-level technology projects. Professional-level experience in the functional area consists of interpreting laws and regulations, and/or exercising independent judgment in the application of defined principles, practices, and regulations;
ANDThree (3) years of experience must include supervising professional-level staff that interpret laws and regulations, and/or exercise independent judgment in the application of defined principles, practices, and regulations.Substitution:Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education in Minimum Qualifications on a year-for-year basis. One year (2000 hours) of qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.Possession of an advanced degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience listed above. This substitution may not be applied to the required three (3) years of supervisory experience.Notes:1. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.2. One (1) year full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.Desirable Qualifications:The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.Distinctive blend of business, technology, systems engineering, financial and communication skills, as this is a highly visible position with substantial impactExperience implementing the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Systems Engineering Guidebook for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) or experience implementing other systems engineering methodologies.Knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major defined project management approaches (for example, waterfall, PMI, Prince II or agile) knowledge of project planning, scheduling and control tools with demonstrated experience.Clear and concise communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment where this role may not directly control resources.Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.Ability to support a tactical resource plan by mapping future demand to forecast project completions in the project portfolio.Experience managing contracts over $10 million and multiple vendors on multi-year projects.What else should I know?
Verification:Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification . Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.Selection Process:Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.This recruitment may be utilized to fill similar positions in this classification at SFMTA.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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