IT Project Manager

$93,847 - $93,847/Yr

City Of Somerville - Somerville, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Somerville, MA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the evaluation, prioritization, planning, budgeting, and execution of new and existing systems initiatives for the City. This role involves managing the complete lifecycle of the Munis ERP application and ensuring the successful implementation of complex systems and interfaces. The IT Project Manager will also monitor project progress, manage system integrations, and support users as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manages the complete lifecycle of the Munis ERP application used across the city
• Manages and delivers the required system deployment for each phase or stage of the project
• Ensures that quality is achieved as planned for each milestone of the project
• Monitors actual progress, compares to baseline, and reports progress against schedule
• Manages and oversees projects for completion on time and within budget
• Reports to respective stakeholders and escalates unresolved issues when necessary
• Conducts and manages system integrations tests and User Acceptance Tests
• Monitors systems' performance, availability, reliability, and compliance to technical standards
• Supports users as needed
• Tracks and reports on issues and problems with the systems and follows up with the vendor and users on resolution
• Assigns duties and communicates expectations to ensure successful implementation or project completion
• Provides guidance and direction regarding the creation of goals, action plans, and timelines as they pertain to department projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of experience in a related field
• Previous working knowledge of Tyler Technologies Munis ERP or other ERP applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product Suite, including Outlook
• Knowledge of one or more databases: SQLServer, Oracle, MySQL, Informix, DB2, Filemaker, or MS-Access
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software is preferred
• Ability to understand Database schemas and tables and run custom SQL queries is preferred
• Experience with Report Writer applications (Crystal Reports, SSRS, etc.)
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain, manage, and organize records and information
• Ability to make presentations to City employees and communicate complex technical details simply
• Mastery of all skills associated with Software Deployment Life Cycle

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software
• Ability to run custom SQL queries

Benefits

• 4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions)
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long term disability through Sun Life
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Somerville Retirement Pension System
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)