Aviation IT Manager (PMO & Contract Management)

Job Description:

Aviation IT Manager (PMO & Contract Management)

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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal direction, oversees and administers the daily operations and activities of corporate and enterprise Information Technology (IT) operation work groups. Participates in business case and proposal development to ensure integration between the project effort and other functional areas. Participates in strategic and long-term planning of corporate- and enterprise-level information systems and objectives.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans, organizes, schedules, and coordinates the work supporting large-scale corporate and enterprise-level information systems.
  
• Provides advanced technical leadership on integrating complex existing or new information system technologies.
  
• Monitors and evaluates staff performance to accomplish tasks and established objectives, and ensures compliance with City of Austin personnel, security, and department procedures.
  
• Prepares operating budgets, reviews ongoing expenditures to ensure adherence to budgets, and coordinates recurrent program/project budgets and resource forecasts.
  
• Manages the coordination of complex projects with other City departments, project teams, and agencies using industry best practices to gain maximum value from combined systems.
  
• Researches complex commercial products, technology solutions, and participates in the development of vendor contracts, performs vendor management and contract management duties, and prepares and evaluates Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
  
• Prepares, reviews, and approves documentation for procurement of IT systems. May exercise oversight of departmental IT purchases.
  
• Develops and prepares management and productivity reports, studies, and analyses.
  
• Develops training programs and guides, and trains staff on work procedures and operating instructions.
  
• Ensures disaster recovery is in place for critical systems.
  
• Improves operations, decreases turnaround times, and streamlines work processes to provide quality customer service.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
  
• Knowledge of current IT systems and data systems technology, security, operations, and practices.
  
• Knowledge of budget processes.
  
• Knowledge of project and resource management.
  
• Skill in organizing and assigning work effectively and efficiently.
  
• Skill in understanding the organization and operation of the City and departments, as necessary.
  
• Skill in operating computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in conducting hardware and software evaluations, performing selection, and acquisition functions.
  
• Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems for the enterprise department.
  
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer a budget.
  
• Ability to prepare budget requests and monitor expenditures for budgetary compliance.
  
• Ability to read and interpret standard accounting and financial reports.
  
• Ability to conduct research and analyze and interpret research findings.
  
• Ability to compile data and prepare narrative and statistical correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  
• Ability to train, assign, and direct work activities.
  
• Ability to understand complex program structures and how they impact enterprise departments and the City.
  
• Ability in handling and resolving conflict and uncertain situations.
  
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to effectively convey complex and detailed information, both verbally and in writing.
  
• Ability to represent management and present program information.
  
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Information or Computer Science, plus three (3) years of experience in a related field, including two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in full project lifecycle management, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
  
• Experience leading cross-functional programs within the PMO, aligning project execution with strategic business objectives across multiple departments.
  
• Experience conducting Formal Review Processes (FRP) to evaluate major initiatives, including drafting requirements, coordinating vendor evaluations, and facilitating selection decision
  
• Experience with budget oversight, vendor coordination, and cross-functional leadership
  
• Experience with contract management activities, including negotiation, compliance monitoring, and lifecycle tracking to support program delivery and vendor accountability.
  
• Experience managing IT functions of a 24/7 operation.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as IT Manager, with primary responsibility for overseeing IT project execution and vendor management. This leadership role entails providing strategic direction and oversight for complex, enterprise-level IT systems. Key responsibilities include long-term planning, budget development, and cross-departmental coordination. The IT Manager will also be accountable for managing high-risk initiatives, vendor relationships, and procurement activities. Exceptional skills in collaboration, communication, and decision-making are essential to ensure the delivery of technology solutions that effectively support the department’s strategic objectives.

Salary Range: $104,300.00 - $134,000.00 annually

Travel:

This position requires traveling to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties. A driving record verification will be conducted. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Skills Assessment:

A skills assessment/s will be required for this position.

Essential Personnel: Remove if not applicable

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled.

Application Information:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date and the final day to apply will be at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

Department may close this job posting at any time after 7 days

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Veteran:

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Criminal History Records Check:

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

Language:

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

Work Hours:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Hours may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

This position is a strictly on-site role, requiring the employee to perform all work functions at the designated primary work location.

Benefits:

Working with Aviation provides a number of health and welfare benefits see City of Austin Promotional Benefits Overview and click HERE to learn more.

See us in action: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport - AUS - YouTube .

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-12-29