IT Project Manager II (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Full Job Description

In this position, you will:

• Define project scope and objectives; develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including the charter, project management plan, status reports, meeting minutes, and communication materials in alignment with department standards.
• Ensure projects comply with internal and applicable external policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and guide project teams, providing direction for problem analysis, issue resolution, and decision-making.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of assigned projects; monitor progress; prepare and deliver timely status reports; and serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Execute project plans and adjust timelines, resources, and activities as needed in response to approved change requests.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues to ensure projects stay on track and deliver expected results.
• Monitor vendor performance and deliverables.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of improved project management processes, guidelines, and performance metrics.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, management information systems (MIS), or an approved related field and three years or more of experience managing technology projects.
  • Associate degree in one of the fields above or approved certification in an IT program and five years or more of experience managing technology projects.
  • Completion of five college/vocational technology courses and five years or more of IT experience.
  • Approved Hennepin County IT internship and five years or more of IT experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and five years or more of experience managing technology projects.
  • Five years or more of experience managing technology projects.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Managing all project phases and components including scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, and risk, as well as an understanding of organizational change management principles.
  • Creating and maintaining project documentation to effectively manage an IT project from initiation through closeout.
  • Managing PeopleSoft or other enterprise system projects.
• Knowledge of:
  • Application development principles and processes.
  • Infrastructure and platforms.
• Ability to:
  • Lead technology projects from initiation through closeout while maintaining alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Analyze project needs, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions that support successful project outcomes.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including stakeholders, project teams, and leadership.
  • Build effective working relationships and facilitate collaboration across departments, business partners, and vendor teams.
  • Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements.

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities.

All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:Toufue VueToufue.Vue@hennepin.us

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