Information Technology Manager jobs in Georgia

Purpose of Classification: 

The purpose of this classification is to plan, organize, and manage assigned information technology projects.   

Essential Functions:  

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

Develops information technology project plans; conducts assessments with end users to determine user needs and system requirements; identifies and manages critical path tasks; sets and meets interim project goals; sets and manages project contingency; and performs change control and all other associated project management efforts needed to ensure that project schedule and budget are met. 

Manages projects during design and implementation phases; attends regular project progress meetings; works with vendors to resolve problems and to initiate the appropriate solutions; prepares, reviews, and processes change orders; monitors adherence to project schedules; conducts and reviews testing; provides technical support during programming and implementation; verifies compliance of projects to County policy; and makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, programming, systems infrastructure, or other aspects of project development. 

Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services for various project components or other technical services; prepares Requests For Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quote (RFQ) for services; prepares technical specifications and requirements; participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for professional services agreements; makes recommendations regarding selection of vendors and awarding of contracts; and monitors vendor performance and contract fulfillment. 

Manages administrative aspects of assigned project; updates project schedules and monitors progress of project; reviews project; creates and maintains standard operating procedures and other documentation regarding maintaining system operations; and evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements. 

 Administers budgets of assigned projects; coordinates with assigned department in planning and cost estimating; prepares cost estimates for budget planning; provides justifications for requests; monitors and controls expenditures for approved projects; tracks expenditures and pay requests; processes purchase orders and invoices; and maintains related documentation. 

Assists with the development of policies and procedures and staff of the department; makes recommendations regarding standards, processes, website and templates; trains or mentors others in Project Management; answers questions; teaches classes; and analyzes and audits project or vendor proposals. 

Maintains an awareness of new applications, technologies, technical methods, trends, and advances in the profession; reviews professional publications, technical manuals, and websites to increase knowledge of network operations; and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate. 

 Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field required; five years of progressively responsible experience in system, data, or network administration, systems or software engineering, or information technology management in a centralized information technology and multi-platform environment, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 

Specific License or Certification Required:  May require valid Georgia driver’s license; possession and maintenance of  Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Information Technology Infrastructure Library certification, and Six Sigma certification may be preferred.