Company Description A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. 

　　As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

　　What We Offer:

　　Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 

　　Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 

　　Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

　　Benefits - We care about your well-being.

　　The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

　　Job Description The Enterprise and Governance Project Management Office (EGPMO) manages projects and process for IT Projects in the City of Philadelphia.  Our team maintains an enterprise view of IT Projects in the City of Philadelphia.  Members of the EGPMO perform project management, technical process oversight, and develop business analysis and project management processes.  

　　Your efforts in the EGPMO will give you insight into key initiatives that affect the City of Philadelphia and its residents.  The project manager is responsible for the execution of assigned projects according to our designated processes and will contribute to process definition and support key areas of City government in their efforts to modernize and provide equitable services.  

　　This position reports to the Director of the Enterprise and Governance PMO.

　　Essential Functions

　　    Manage projects from Initiation through Closure.

　　    Assist project teams navigating technical and project processes.

　　    Develop, clarify, and manage the scope of the project, define contract deliverables and achieve targeted outcomes.

　　    Ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines.

　　    Assemble project team, identify needed resources, assign responsibilities, and develop timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables.

　　    Determine project costs/ensures delivery on time and within budgetary guidelines.

　　    Ensure compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards.

　　    Perform cost/benefit analysis of actions and initiatives.

　　    Schedule and document meeting minutes.

　　    Follow the OIT Project Management practice and prescribed SDLC.

　　    Prepare status reports, status summaries and dashboards for presentation to mid and senior level management.

　　    Provide support, coaching and mentoring on project management best practices, as requested for

　　 project coordinator associates and business analysts

　　Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　    Demonstrate leadership qualities such as conflict/issue resolution, the ability to run a project or serve as project manager on a program team and can ensure a successful project lifecycle

　　    Communicate (verbally and in writing) effectively with stakeholders and senior business leadership of departments and agencies participating in assigned projects.

　　    Organize and work effectively with project teams of staff from departments and agencies participating in this effort

　　    Demonstrate experience and relevant expertise in the design and building of distributed and enterprise solutions

　　    Plan, organize and direct the work activities of outside consultants and/or systems analysis and programming personnel assigned on a team.

　　    Demonstrate presentation skills, strategic thinking, and high professional ethics.

　　    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, departmental officials,

　　             outside consultants and vendors.

　　    The principles of project management, systems delivery life cycle and budgeting.

　　    Concepts and applications of servers, storage, mainframes, monitoring, ITIL, metrics and performance management, disaster recovery, data center facilities management, managed services, and cloud computing.

　　         IT project management best practice, principles and techniques. (PMBOK)     

　　         Schedule, Risk and Issue Management

　　         Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.  Other tools a plus.

　　Qualifications     Completion of a Bachelors degree program at an accredited college or university with a major course work in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field

　　AND

　　    Minimum of 5-7 years Project Management experience managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects

　　    5-8 years of applicable business experience

　　    PMP certification or Master’s Certificate in Project Management preferred.

　　    Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Innovation & Technology and Human Resources.

　　Additional Information Salary Not to Exceed: $85,000

　　Please provide a resume and include a cover letter

　　Did you know?

　　●    We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer

　　●    25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities

　　●    We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

　　●    Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan

　　●    Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

　　●    Generous retirement savings options are available

　　*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

　　Please note that effective September 1, 2021, the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. 

　　The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr @phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx