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Project Management Office (PMO) Specialist

Highly responsible technical and analytical work of a specialized nature providing technical and project management support of the Project Management Office (PMO). This position will be responsible for managing the PMO processes for managing projects, project deliverables, and reporting project performance metrics. Work also includes:

• Monitoring project milestones/critical paths and communicating with project leads the status of projects to ensure timelines are met.
• Managing issues, risks, and constraints to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Facilitating weekly project status meetings and reporting to project stakeholders up-to-date and accurate data on project performances.
• Determining the best project approach and methodology that best suits the task requirements and customer's expectations.
• Continually looking for process improvements to support on-going quality project management.
• Related work as required.

Note: Employees in this classification may work a fixed or rotating shift, Saturdays and emergencies. Employees in this classification are considered essential and must report to work in declared emergencies.

Either: A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Engineering, Telecommunications or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of progressively responsible technical experience (e.g., systems administration, database administration, applications, security, networks administration) in a progressive IT organization, data processing management, or in a technology program. Two (2) years of this experience must have included project management.

OR: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible technical experience (e.g., systems administration, database administration, applications, security, networks administration) in a progressive IT organization, data processing management, or in a technology program. Six (6) years of this experience must have included project management.

This position requires a one year probationary period. A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training experience will only be given for related experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658-3516 or TTY/Voice at (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.