IT Project Manager

• Support the Data Analytics Team in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the work of the office.
• Meet with Senior Management to determine the office priorities.
• Delegate project tasks.
• Track project performance and keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain quality control of the project to meet expected standards.
• Communicate with Stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:

• A bachelor’s degree in project management, Business or Public Administration, Computer Science, Communications, or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• 5+ years of experience as a project manager, business analyst, change management analyst, systems analyst, or closely related experience in the analysis of information technology organizations and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, developing, implementing, and supporting computer information systems and programs. Preferably in a Business Intelligence or Data Warehouse Team but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to coordinate the work of a team with the work of other units within Clients place.
• Ability to develop administrative reports including status reports, administrative reports, project roadmaps, project plans, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
• K–12 education experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Provides coordination and oversight of all DW projects major and minor to ensure adherence to priorities, timelines, scope, and budget.
• Leads daily standup meetings with team to monitor progress, resolve roadblocks, and evaluate work queues.
• Collaborates and communicates with stakeholders on status, timelines, and requirements including leading large group discussions.
• Creates/maintains policies and procedures.
• Member of the Data Governance Committee providing subject matter expertise.
• Creates and delivers both internal and external presentations representing the work of Data Analytics.
• Provides technical leadership to ensure standards are met, solutions are scalable, and implementation is smooth by mentoring, designing solutions, leading design review sessions, and resolving roadblocks.
• Creates and monitors team performance metrics.
• Floats in/out of other roles as needed: Quality Assurance Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Data Warehouse Developer.
• Ability to build relationships with project sponsors, stakeholders, other technical staff, vendors, and end users.
• Coordinates and performs required unit, system, and performance testing. Works with other team members on User Acceptance testing and issue resolution.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities by identifying and analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and develops strategies for improvements.
• Produces status reports and communications on a regular basis for senior management use.

Required Skills:

• Experience working with Azure SQL Instance.
• Understanding SQL Server scripting.
• Understanding data modeling.
• Skill in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment.
• Skill in creative and analytic problem solving.
• Understanding of Data Warehousing principles, concepts, and architecture.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project delivery dates.
• Ability to effectively analyze and manage requirements.
• Ability to visualize complex issues.
• Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Knowledge of programming concepts and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to coordinate the work of a team with the work of other units within the Department of Research, Assessment, and Accountability and other client offices, schools, and departments.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of users, team members and senior management