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Job Description
Description:
To view complete job announcement and to apply click HERE .
This recruitment is being managed by Koff & Associates.
https://koffassociates.com/
The Position
The IT Project Manager (Senior Technologist) will be responsible for performing business process analysis, needs assessment, and design of IT solutions. Responsibilities include coordinating/facilitating activities between IT and other internal departments or vendors to ensure the integration of citywide technology systems, as well as serving as a resource to internal departments in the planning, development, and control of data systems and workplace automation. This Senior Technologist may supervise lower-level IT staff, as yet to be determined.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have extremely strong written and verbal communication skills given they will be interacting with and reporting to professionals at all levels both inside and outside the Department, including the City Council. A PMP certification would be ideal. Strong scheduling, PowerPoint, Monday.com, and other project management skills are required. The incumbent will be able to speak to and understand the entire project management lifecycle. This Senior Technologist will also interact with the IT operations manager and senior management analyst.
The incumbent will be highly motivated and able to hit the ground running from day one with minimal supervision. Further, the ability to deal with all types of personalities is important. The incumbent will be able to work successfully with strong personalities as well as be approachable to everyone.
Projects
The Senior Technologist will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that benefit all Palo Alto residents, including the City fiber optic project and others. Below is a partial list of pending and upcoming projects:- Continue to enhance the City’s Cybersecurity posture.
- Start the Council Chambers Audio Visual (A/V) upgrade project.
- Continue supporting the technology efforts for the new Public Safety Building.
- Continue partnering with the Utilities Department on the Fiber Expansion, including Fiber-to the-Premises.
- Upgrade the City’s VoIP telephone system.
- Data Center Redesign and Upgrade.
Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field and five years of progressively responsible, professional Information Technology experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform a particular subset of the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing Requirements: Valid California Driver’s License.
For the full JD HERE .
Salary range is $131,934- $197,891 supplemented by competitive benefits.
Application and Selection Process:
The closing date for this recruitment is Monday, January 6, 2025.
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply through Koff & Associates .
Submit a resume, cover letter and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment). Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held as well as size of past organization(s). This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process.
For additional information please contact:
Peter Smith, Senior Recruiter
510.342.3233
Peter_smith1@ajg.com
www.koffassociates.com
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.
Closing Date/Time: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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