IT Project & Portfolio Management Specialist

at  The Corporation of The City of Victoria

Job Description:

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Understand and apply the principles and methods of project management.
Proficient in several web-based Project Management and Development solutions.
Interpret related policies and regulations.
Maintain accurate project and portfolio records.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Prepare and present reports and training sessions.
Deal effectively with outside agencies and vendors.
Organize and prioritize the work of others.
Manage conflicting priorities with limited resources.
Summarize portfolio-level progress and roadmaps to Management.

FORMAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field. (4 years)
Masters Certificate in Business Analysis or equivalent (126 hours)
Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent. (35 hours)

EXPERIENCE:

5 years of related experience including Information Technology experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Act as a Project and Portfolio Management Specialist for Information Technology projects. Research and analyse the needs of various projects and recommend Project and Portfolio Management solutions to Management. Analyse, prioritize, and curate the backlog of projects, and keep the approved project list as minimal and current as possible.
Coordinate the portfolio of Information Technology projects; assign and monitor project work to external consultants and vendors and to other positions in the Information Technology department. Coordinate all departmental, IT, and external resources to ensure timely, effective implementation and completion of projects. Apply and adhere to project management principles and the system development lifecycle using a combination of AGILE and traditional methods.
Oversee the consistency and viability of new additions to the project backlog to ensure there are no contradictions or overlaps with other backlog items, work already in progress, or infrastructure already in place. Communicate to stakeholders when criteria for inclusion into the backlog is not met, or when items need to be removed.
Provide project guidance and advice to departments. Facilitate project meetings and workshops. Communicate project status and outcomes through presentations and workshops. Represent the department on all corporate projects and committees as required. Regularly track project progress against key milestones and recommend interventions and opportunities when required.
Perform related duties where qualified.