IT Project Manager

Company: Somerville
Location: Somerville
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for managing the evaluation, prioritization, planning, budgeting, and execution of new/existing systems initiatives for the City as well as the implementation of complex systems and interfaces. Employee performs numerous similar related duties.Essential Functions:

• 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 the 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 when necessary any unresolved issues
• 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 and duties 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 projectsMinimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Knowledge, Abilities and SkillKnowledge: Previous working knowledge of Tyler Technologies Munis ERP (currently, Accounting, Budgeting, Payables, Contract Management, Purchasing, Billing, Payroll, Human Resources, Collections, Document Management and Administration) or other ERP applications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product Suite, including Outlook. Knowledge of one or more of the following Databases: SQLServer, Oracle, MySQL, Informix, DB2, Filemaker, or MS-Access. Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software is preferred.Ability: 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 install software, test functionality and maintain logs on project activities and generate reports; 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 in a simple manner.Skill: Mastery of all skills associated with Software Deployment Life Cycle - Requirements, Deployment, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing and product acceptance.The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to attend evening meetings or complete work assignments.Physical and Mental RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.Physical SkillsFew physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. May also be some occasional lifting of objects such as office equipment and computer paper (up to 30 lbs.).Motor SkillsDuties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone, personal computer and/or most other office equipment including word processing, filing and sorting of papers.Visual SkillsVisual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.Hours: Full-time. City Hall hoursSalary: $93,846.87 annualized plus benefitsUnion: Non-UnionFLSA: ExemptDate Posted: October 15th, 2024City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request.Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:
  • MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
  • Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employeesOverview of Total Rewards:
    • 4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions) union positions vary by contract
    • 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
    • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.
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