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City of Fort Lauderdale · 1 day ago

Technology Strategist - Project Management Office

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Technology Strategist for their Project Management Office. The role involves advanced professional, technical, and administrative work in the research, design, planning, procurement, and implementation of technology solutions to meet business needs and manage technology projects.

Government

Responsibilities

Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of a department-wide project management framework and reporting process

Develops cost-benefit analyses and statements

Makes recommendations for improvements in information systems methodologies and procedures

Develops, documents and implements workflows and procedures

Performs analysis and recommends purchases of new technology hardware, software and peripherals

Identifies information system problems; develops solutions and recommendations

Develops Request for Proposals (RFP) documents, serves as part of evaluation committee and provides narrative for selection recommendation

Manages or coordinates technology projects and other initiatives as assigned

Coordinates with outside vendors and City customer department personnel to ensure information technology initiatives are completed

Develops deployment schedules and task identification and resource assignment for technology projects and initiatives

Participates in various aspects of hardware, software application administration, support and maintenance

Coordinates response to technology incidents and communicates response progress to customers and other information technology team members

Provides after hours technology support as needed

Develops end user training plans and conducts training

Stays abreast of developments in the technology field

Performs related work as required

Develops and deploys scripts and tools to automate or facilitate workflows

Manage project portfolio to balance project work according to strategic benefits and resource availability

Lead Team members to ensure project work adheres to standards and procedures

Manage all aspects of multiple related and unrelated projects through the complete project life cycle process, from project initiation to closeout, including continuous monitoring, control and communications

Assist the division manager with verifying that projects produce the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case

Qualification

Technology SolutionsApplication AdministrationProject ManagementCost-Benefit AnalysisCertified Project Management ProfessionalWorkflow DevelopmentEnd User TrainingVendor CoordinationTechnology SupportTechnical Team Leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience planning and managing or administering technology related projects or systems. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education

Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire

Successfully complete an in-depth employment background check - will be conducted as part of the post offer onboarding process

If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application