SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (OCM) - IT

Summary

The OCM Senior Project Manager guides organizational change efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, technologies, and business initiatives. Working closely with project teams, business leaders, and key stakeholders, this role focuses on reducing disruption, strengthening readiness, and proactively managing people-related risks throughout the project lifecycle. By planning, communicating clearly, and engaging employees effectively, the incumbent helps individuals and teams navigate change with confidence. Through this work, the position enhances project outcomes, supports long-term sustainability of change initiatives, and builds overall organizational resilience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plans, organizes, and monitors medium to large projects to ensure that all project activities are focused toward the achievement of the established objectives using Project Management Office (PMO) standards and processes.
2. Performs project development for medium to large projects of moderate complexity as identified by County initiatives, the IT Steering Committee, and department users’ needs and requirements.  Manages project progress and budget and reports on a regular and timely basis to appropriate parties.
3. Coordinates project activities across all concerned departments, users, IT, external suppliers, sub-projects and other project teams.
4. Negotiates and manages support contracts and service agreements with internal and external service providers.
5. Analyzes and translates business strategies, plans and requirements into IT support systems, working with users to define system requirements and resolve problems relating to medium to large projects or CoB program.
6. Translates and applies the enterprise vision to all system, technical and application projects within a large departmental and/or CoB program.
7. Directs the development of and monitors the implementation and impact of applicable policies.
8. Maintains good working relationships with other agencies and county, state and federal departments and keeps staff and supervisors informed of joint ventures and resources.
9. Coordinates activities and programs with other departments to expedite work and improve interdepartmental performance using tact and diplomacy.
10. Directs the design, testing and documentation of application programs in all phases of application development for medium to large projects.
11. Maintains a good working knowledge of processes and best practices and/or legislative initiatives, regulations or activities in area of responsibility.
12. Performs all other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 
• Five (5) years of information technology project management experience. 
• A combination of education and directly related professional experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis. 
• Must have a valid and current driver's license.  
• PMP certification is required. Incumbent is expected to comply with professional development units (PDU) requirements for certification retention and remain apprised of current standards for all frameworks and certifications utilized within the ITD. 
• Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures in field of specialty. In-depth understanding of Agile methodology principles. 
• Strong background in Scrum software development framework, preferably Scrum Master.  
• Spreadsheet and/or word processing software knowledge and appropriate utilization experience required.  
• Proficiency with Visio™ and MS Project™ is desired. 
• Excellent and very persuasive oral and written communication/presentation skills.  
• Exemplary, advanced interpersonal, conflict resolution and leadership skills.  
• Broad-based knowledge of different computers, operating systems, network links, hardware, software, and protocols.  
• General knowledge of systems analysis and design and project control.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

Benefits

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term  disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

 

Agency Information

EmployerTarrant CountyAddress 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105 Phone(817) 884-1188
Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov