IT Project Manager I

Definition: Under the general supervision of the Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Information Technology Department IT Assistant Director (Application Systems), the IT Project Manager I is responsible for the successful completion of assigned IT projects. Works with the IT department staff and clients to complete assigned implementations of new IT systems and/or system upgrade projects. Guides IT resources towards ultimate client business solutions and ensures proper project planning, resources scheduling, project budget management, project evaluation and client satisfaction. This job class is treated as FLSA exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Distinguishing Features: The IT Project Manager I is distinguished from the IT Project Manager II and Senior IT Project Manager by focus on specific assigned implementation projects rather than overall Department/Division responsibilities. Provides assistant to the Senior Project Manager in successfully completing all IT projects.

1. Works with Senior IT Project Manager to ensure organizational project management standards are adhered to and continuously improved.

2. Works with the Senior IT Project Manager and IT management staff to determine, document, and manage project scope and objectives.

3. Establishes preliminary project design requirements and coordinates preparation of preliminary cost estimates. Visually analyzes plans to determine conformance with Community requirements. Seeks creative opportunities to improve original project intent.

4. Assists in assembling a project team composed of IT staff and consultants. Facilitates the advancement of projects through various phases of project implementation. Personifies leadership and promotes shared responsibility among the team. Continually seeks to further group empowerment and conflict resolution.

5. Functions as a unit team leader to assist in coordinating work and developing functional and technical team leads. Organizes and manages interdepartmental activities to maintain project status and schedule.

6. Resolves problems, manages the consultant selection and management process, reviews preliminary design reports and prepares project status reports for project sponsors, management and Tribal Government Administration.

7. Takes ownership of project budget and schedule, prepares monthly status reports and presents project status reports to customers, sponsors, management and Administration. Commits to a quality project.

8. Thinks creatively and is driven by opportunities to continually improve. Listens and communicates effectively with a diverse group of people.

9. Supervise the various phases of application systems analysis, development, coordination, implementation, and documentation for enterprise application implementation projects. Ensures user applications and sub-system activities are compatible with total system objectives.

10. Assumes responsibility for systems planning, the review of designs of computer systems to ensure all requirements are satisfied and that conflicts are reconciled within and between staff regarding resources, deadlines and standards. Resolves of the most difficult computer and applications related problems.

11. Procures and accepts project related equipment, software and any other required purchases for the IT and customer department.

12. Evaluates overall and individual work performance to determine effectiveness in providing quality products within time and cost restraints.

13. Monitors time and dollar expenditures to ensure projects and budgets meet established targets.

14. Ensure efficient and effective procedures are utilized.

15. Evaluates recommendations and provides needed training.

16. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

17. Performs other IT job related tasks as assigned by the IT Director/CIO or IT Assistant Directors.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, customs and traditions of the SRPMIC.
• Knowledge of project organization and management including monitoring time and dollar expenditures for tasks performed.
• Knowledge of IT management Best Practices.
• Knowledge of IT Project Management including project design, cost estimates, deliverables, design review, design reports, project status reports, etc.

• Skill with verbal and written communication.
• Skill processing data into action plans and directives to meet objectives.
• Skills presenting technical concepts to non-technical executive staff.
• Skill developing process and procedures.
• Skill setting IT goals and objectives.
• Skill with project management including design, implementation planning and documentation.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, users and vendors.
• Skill with industry leading project management tools.

• Ability to execute directives and strategic plans to meet projected goals.
• Ability to work with, and manage, consultants and vendors.
• Ability to function as an IT team lead.
• Ability to adapt to a change in work project schedule.
• Ability to use initiative and judgment to work independently while recognizing matters that will require management’s awareness.
• Ability to exercise resourcefulness in addressing new problems.
• Ability to mediate conflict resolution regarding project management.
• Ability to evaluate and streamline work processes.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques, as well as, the ability to improvise creative solutions.
• Ability to set priorities to meet established, as well as, changing deadlines.
• Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to develop Requests for Proposal (RFP), establish evaluation criteria and select qualified vendors.

A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems/Technology, Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, or compatible discipline is required. 5 years’ experience in a computer related industry required including experience in the following areas:

1. (3) Years working in Information Technology environment assessing end-user requirements for IT equipment and application systems.
2. (3) Years project management experience.
3. Professional Project Management (PMP) Certification desired.

• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

• May be required to work beyond normal work hours at times including night, weekends and holidays. All applicants applying for jobs will be subject to Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check. In addition, all employees providing services to a campus with children will be subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11 “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working with Children”, random drug testing and completion of a background check every five (5) years

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

TheIHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.