Fort Worth Independent School Districtposted 8 months ago
$86,673 - $104,426/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Fort Worth, TX
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The IT Project Manager at Fort Worth Independent School District is responsible for coordinating and managing multiple projects and end-to-end migration processes, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards. This role requires the execution and delivery of high-performing systems and third-party integrations that are production-ready to serve the district's needs. The IT Project Manager will influence, educate, and drive results in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, strategically analyzing business and technical challenges while effectively communicating recommendations to senior leadership. In this position, the IT Project Manager will develop business requirement documents by gathering use-cases and collaborating with Technology and cross-functional teams to build the required features. They will lead initiatives from conception through execution, creating effective program plans that include budget, requirements, procurement, implementation, quality assurance, user acceptance testing, training documentation, transition to Customer Support, and key performance indicators (KPIs). The role also involves establishing and tracking KPIs to measure program progress and success, preparing detailed release notes, and identifying areas needing documentation enhancements. Collaboration is a key aspect of this role, as the IT Project Manager will work closely with stakeholders to define and execute program goals, maintaining effective communication and engagement throughout the program lifecycle. They will identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to program success, distilling complex information into clear and concise content for stakeholder groups. The IT Project Manager will also collaborate with the Technology team on release scope, considering team capacity, business roadmap, and any backlog, while streamlining and communicating interdependencies with partner teams to ensure cohesive progress. Additionally, the IT Project Manager is expected to maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals, demonstrating high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic. They will provide high-quality customer service, build rapport with consumers, and demonstrate cultural competence in interactions with others, promoting teamwork and responding appropriately in confrontational situations.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates and manages multiple projects and end-to-end migration processes.
  • Executes and delivers high-performing systems and third-party integrations.
  • Develops business requirement documents by gathering use-cases and collaborating with Technology and cross-functional teams.
  • Leads initiatives from conception through execution.
  • Creates effective program plans including budget, requirements, procurement, implementation, quality assurance, user acceptance testing, training documentation, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Establishes and tracks KPIs to measure program progress and success.
  • Prepares detailed release notes and identifies areas needing documentation enhancements.
  • Manages trade-offs and makes critical tactical or strategic decisions on behalf of the end-users.
  • Monitors the health of the project financials using real-time data to determine if a course correction is needed.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to define and execute program goals.
  • Maintains effective communication and engagement with stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential risks to program success.
  • Distills complex information into clear and concise content for stakeholder groups.
  • Collaborates closely with the Technology team on release scope, considering team capacity, business roadmap, and backlog.
  • Implements effective change management strategies and tactics to support projects.
  • Centralizes all components of the project financials and provides cross-functional teams the means to look at related data.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field preferred.
  • 4-8 years' experience in end-to-end management of programs or projects.
  • PMP, PgMP, CSM or other relevant certifications preferred.
  • Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of budgets and budgeting processes for both local and federal funds.
  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
  • Knowledge of project/program management methodologies, tools, and software.
  • Skill in program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.
  • Skill in managing a portfolio of enterprise software and hardware, including implementation and delivery assurance.
  • Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

Nice-to-haves

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
  • Experience with enterprise software implementation.
  • Strong data analysis skills.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $86,673 - $104,426 per year.
  • Exempt position with a 239-day work schedule.
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