DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JOB TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! JOB SUMMARY: Leads the team to meet the project objectives and stakeholder expectations by coordinating and completing projects on time, within budget and within scope. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Communicates with stakeholders, project team and other stakeholders. Manages and maintains the project schedule, cost, resources, and risk. Proactively interacts with other project managers in ways to develop relationships that assist the team in achieving the goals and objects of the project. Manages project resources; Develops and maintains a Resource Management Plan. Coordinates production releases and rollouts, delegating tasks to the necessary project team members while managing and reporting on project progress and results. Uses project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence. Manages projects through the five process groups: Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and Closure. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as required. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field preferred. (High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 10 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelors degree.) 10 years Information Technology experience preferably in business/systems analysis or quality assurance. Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills. Ability to develop and maintain the Project Management Plan; Ability to create a detailed plan that represents how and when the project will deliver products, services, and results per the project scope. Ability to facilitate meetings with business owners, sponsors, and stakeholders. Familiarity with system implementation best practices and methodologies. Excellent documentation skills; excellent problem-solving skills, ability to manage complexity, and intellectual curiosity. Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and ability to advance multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines. Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills. Must obtain Project Management Professional Certification within 1 year of hire. SALARY RANGE: $34.73 - $43.42 hourly based on qualifications Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.