Technology Project Manager, Sr.

About the role

The Technology Project Manager is a professional, advanced technical and administrative position managing technology projects to support the City of Gainesville's Technology Operations and Strategic Initiatives. The Technology Project Manager will work under general supervision, reporting to the Assistant Technology Director. The position is responsible for providing project management services to the Technology Department in support of large-scale infrastructure transitions and strategic service delivery initiatives, in addition to ongoing application upgrades, cloud migrations, and lifecycle management processes. The Technology Project Manager will be responsible for managing project resources and work tasks to ensure quality and timely project delivery. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Manages multiple technology projects simultaneously, including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and resource coordination. Utilizes project management tools to track project deliverables, monitor progress, and maintain project documentation. Provides project management support to technology teams and serves as a liaison between internal departments, consultants, vendors, and external partners. Coordinates technology planning, requirements elicitation, procurement, testing, and implementation activities related to technology projects. Prepares, reviews, and administers project budgets, change orders, and contract amendments. Supports the development and implementation of technology improvement plans and strategic initiatives. Facilitates project team meetings, develops project plans and schedules, and tracks milestones and deliverables. Communicate effectively and respectfully with team members, customers, vendors, consultants, other municipalities, and community stakeholders. Facilitates Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Statements of Work (SOW), change orders, and proposal evaluation in coordination with technology teams and procurement staff. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to project issues, ensuring timely resolution. Assists in the preparation of project status reports for technology management and executive leadership. May perform other related duties as assigned, including participation in City-directed emergency response activities. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Attends work on a continuous and regular basis. Performs related duties as required or assigned by the Assistant Technology Director or designee.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum Ten (10) years of experience managing complex projects with at least Five (5) years of experience managing technology projects.
• Experience in a government environment is preferred, though not required.
• DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS
• Project Management Professional (PMP); candidates who do not currently hold the PMP must obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL); candidates who do not currently hold the ITIL certification must obtain cert

Benefits

Additional Information

If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder-an employee with the City of Gainesville- you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life. Department: GG_Technology: GG Information Technology Administration Salary Range Minimum: $88,192.00 Salary Range Maximum: $147,471.89 Closing Date: 06/30/2026 Job Details: The Technology Project Manager is a professional, advanced technical and administrative position managing technology projects to support the City of Gainesville's Technology Operations and Strategic Initiatives. The Technology Project Manager will work under general supervision, reporting to the Assistant Technology Director. The position is responsible for providing project management services to the Technology Department in support of large-scale infrastructure transitions and strategic service delivery initiatives, in addition to ongoing application upgrades, cloud migrations, and lifecycle management processes. The Technology Project Manager will be responsible for managing project resources and work tasks to ensure quality and timely project delivery. Job Description:

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