IT Project Manager

Job Description:

IT Project Manager

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate

$144,454.42/annually - $187,790.48/annually (AFSCME Pay Band I)

Initial salary is negotiable between $144,454.42- $180,84.56, commensurate with experience and education.

Reports To
M. Salonga, Director of Technology

Current Assignment

The District is looking for an individual to support the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems which includes Oracle PeopleSoft Financial Management System (FMS). The position will be responsible for collaborating with District business units and departmental staff to determine and analyze their information needs and functional requirements, providing analysis of existing operation processes, assistance in resolution of issues, and propose new technology and/or business process improvements.

The successful incumbent will demonstrate the following criteria beyond the minimum qualifications:

• Strong Project Management experience
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Application Systems, specifically Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
• Strong knowledge and working experience in PeopleSoft Financial modules, specifically Project Costing, Billing, Funds Distribution, Accounts Receivables, Treasury, Benefits Billing, Bank Reconciliation and Enterprise Planning and Budgeting (Hyperion)
• Knowledge in PeopleSoft queries, nVision reports and integrations to PeopleSoft HCM system.
• Understanding business needs and requirements
• Ability to analyze complex problems and make well-reasoned recommendations
• Knowledge and experience in Enterprise Systems integration
• Ability to successfully collaborate and build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
• Possess strong reading, writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Working knowledge of principles and best practices implementing business applications
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects

Selection Process

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations)

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Examples of Duties

Provide analysis of existing operations processes to input in proposals for new systems and/or enhancement of existing systems.

Responsible incorporating project management life cycle methodologies including scope, schedule, risks, and budget of key projects and deliverables.

Apply understanding of business and leverage best practices. Contextualize impacts and identifies implications of problems/issues/events on business processes.
Assist users by troubleshooting/solving various functional/technical issues with Enterprise business applications. Recommend and implement solutions to improve processes and create efficiencies.
Track project related deadlines and manage associated communications.

Develops and documents detailed requirement specifications, functional documents and use cases, and test plans for business and development teams; where necessary, translate and clearly document business requirements for IT staff; conduct training for end users and development team.

Partners with other IT members and various business areas in translating business requirements into technical specifications.

Contribute to administration and ongoing maintenance of enterprise applications.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as requested.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems.
Serves as staff on variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Provides responsible staff assistance to the Manager, Business Systems Applications.
Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and supporting of enterprise application systems that must have included one year of hands on experience with one or more ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and/or EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) functional application systems.

Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-to-year basis. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive information systems program.
• Principles and practices of system configuration documentation, policy development and administration.
• Principal and practices of District’s business systems application.
• Business and administrative project applications.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration. Methods and techniques of project management.
• Principles of inter-group and interpersonal communication.
• Methods and procedures for preserving and presenting evidence.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Skill in:

• Preparing clear, concise, and persuasive administrative reports.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Documenting configurations and/or user manuals.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Establishing and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work.
• Developing sound conclusions and logical recommendations.
• Analyzing technical and functional problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Carrying out objectives with independence but also following directions of supervisors and/or managers as necessary.
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)

Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)

• 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65

Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 4 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$150,232.60 - $195,302.09 Annually