IT Project Manager I Contract

Posting Number: F006361

Position Status: Full Time

Assignment Length: Not Applicable

Grant Funded: No

Category: APT

Class Code: 13

Special Note

Commensurate with education and experience

Location: Trinity River

Department: DT IT Project & Portfolio Management

Job Summary

Reporting to the Program Director of IT Projects, the IT Project Manager I is responsible for leading and managing IT projects through all phases, from initiation to closure. This role is also responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders, ensuring projects align with organizational goals, managing project resources, and maintaining project documentation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Defines project scope, objectives, and deliverables, aligning with strategic goals
• Creates detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Leads project teams to ensure task completion according to schedule
• Monitors and adjusts project progress to meet deadlines and budget constraints
• Maintains consistent communication with stakeholders, managing expectations and providing status updates
• Implements quality control processes to ensure deliverable compliance with standards
• Leads change management for smooth transition of new systems, addressing resistance and fostering adoption
• Manages project documentation, resource allocation, and vendor relationships, ensuring quality and strategic alignment

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Program Director of IT Projects

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) year’s working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification in project management or business analysis, such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project+, or Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA
• Current Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies (such as Agile and Waterfall), and best practices
• Knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure relevant to the projects managed
• Skilled in oral, electronic, and written communications and skilled in effectively conveying information to various stakeholders
• Skilled in budgeting and financial management, ensuring projects stay within financial constraints
• Ability to lead and motivate project teams, fostering collaboration and effective teamwork
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
• Ability to anticipate and address project challenges
• Ability to effectively manage time, with a capacity to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Ability to manage and align stakeholder expectations and requirements
• Ability to lead change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems or processes

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Contact: Mary Reed

*: mary.reed@tccd.edu