Project Coordinator - Information Technology

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and adminstering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred.  Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required.  Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds.  Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) strongly preferred, including monitoring, automation, and control system integration in utility or municipal environments.
• Experience with Customer Care & Billing (CC&B) systems preferred, including system support, implementation, upgrades, integrations, or operational administration.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience preferred, including infrastructure, enterprise applications, systems implementation, or operational technology environments.
• Prior experience managing large-scale technology implementation projects within a government, public utility, or municipal environment preferred.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams, vendors, consultants, and business stakeholders preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, network infrastructure, database systems, and enterprise application support preferred.
• Familiarity with IT governance, change management, disaster recovery, and technology compliance standards preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management certification preferred.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.