IT Project Manager II

$76,126 - $124,432/Yr

Hennepin County - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The IT Project Manager II at Hennepin County will oversee medium to large-scale projects, including PeopleSoft and Point of Sale implementations, throughout their entire lifecycle. This role serves as the primary contact for these projects, collaborating with various teams, managing vendor relationships, and contributing to the development of project management best practices and continuous improvement efforts to achieve the division's goals.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives; prepare project charter and all required project management documents according to department standards.
• Create and maintain project documentation such as charter, project management plan, status reports, meeting minutes, and other communication items.
• Ensure project compliance with internal or relevant external policies and procedures; review project deliverables; ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate and guide project team and direct problem analysis and resolution.
• Execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet approved change requests.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of assigned projects; monitor and report on project progress; provide appropriate status reports to stakeholders; serve as a single point of contact for projects.
• Be responsible for project tracking and issue/risk management; identify, analyze, and control risks and issues throughout the project to maximize positive results and minimize adverse events.
• Manage integration of vendor tasks, track and review vendor deliverables.
• Participate in the development and implementation of improved project management processes, guidelines, and metrics.

Requirements

• Experience managing medium to large IT projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in risk management and issue resolution.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft and Point of Sale systems.
• Familiarity with vendor management and integration processes.
• Knowledge of continuous process improvement methodologies.

Benefits

• Full-time, benefit-earning position.
• Potential for additional cash merit based on performance.
• Eligibility for a $500 referral bonus for current employees who refer a candidate.