Business Integration Projects - Senior IT Project Manager

The Senior IT Project Manager is a non-union fulltime, salaried position, grade 12, with a hiring range of $111,796 to $124,373. The Benefits Summary Information (for this position, please refer to non-union, fulltime employee section): Benefits Table and/or details also provided if you scroll past the job description information.

This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago ("BZC") by successfully managing projects to completion "on-budget" and "on-time". Engages internal clients and vendors in the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure of BZC projects.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. * Serve as project manager on proposed, new, and existing projects and primary liaison with project clients.

1. * Manage projects from business case to project closure. Projects managed by the Society's Information Technology Project Management team adhere closely to PMI, Inc., project management fundamentals found within the PMBOK, Project Management Book of Knowledge and ancillary documentation.

1. * Work with Director, Senior Business & Database Analyst, and clients to a) evaluate project requests and b) write business cases for proposed projects and b) write charters for approved projects.

1. * Develop, maintain, and communicate project requirements, plans, and schedules with project and BZC stakeholders.

1. * Monitor project process and project output quality throughout the project lifecycle.

1. * Conduct project closure, e.g., post-mortems, for projects that are completed and those that are abandoned.

1. * Stay up-to-date on project management protocols, procedures and standards in order to evaluate and recommend appropriate solutions and or updates to Society operations.
2. * Advise and mentor other project managers and project leaders in the department and across the organization.

1. * Bi-annually review and evaluation of Information Technology project management processes and best practices.

1. * With Information Technology Management and clients, prepare, test, and maintain a disaster recovery/ contingency plan for all BZC and Zoo information systems.

1. Provide third-tier support to Information Technology staff when necessary.

1. Other related duties as assigned by Director or Vice President of Information Technology including, but not limited to, reporting immediately to the Vice President of Information Technology and the Senior Vice President of Human Resources any discovery of child pornography on any of BZC's electronic or information technology equipment in accordance with BZC policies.

* Essential Job Functions

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or eight years of equivalent combination of training and experience required. High school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g., GED.) required.
• Minimum of ten years' experience managing complex projects required, with a strong emphasis on technology infrastructure and deployment projects.
• Experience with project management applications and systems required.
• Minimum of eight years' experience working with complex organizations that have academic, research, and/or revenue-generating components required.
• Experience managing technology infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio or similar work- or data-flow modeling tools required.
• Familiarity and experience with PMI's PMBOK and associated process and recommendations required.
• Proven experience with Project Planning, e.g., work breakdowns, Risk Management, and Stakeholder and Communication Management, required.
• Must be familiar with relational database concepts and design.
• Must have great communication skills both oral and written.

• Must maintain confidentiality of information and respect client privacy.

• Must have excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Cultural competency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.
• English fluency at a working professional proficiency.

DESIRABLE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with other "project management methodologies," e.g., Scrum, Agile, ITIL, COBIT, a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, a plus; maintaining "good standing" with PMI (Project Management Institute) throughout certification period.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server database management tools and Transact-SQL, a plus.
• Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.

See Occupational Requirements Form.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position description summarizes the primary duties and functions of this position, but should not be considered a complete listing of every duty the incumbent may ever be called upon to perform. Incumbent must carry cell phone at all times, be available 24 hrs./day, 7 days/week, and respond as required to provide emergency support.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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We are pleased that you are considering joining our dedicated team at Brookfield Zoo Chicago (BZC). Below is a summary of Brookfield Zoo Chicago's generous employee benefits. Please note, benefits vary based on whether benefits are provided through the Teamsters Union for positions represented by the Teamsters or by Brookfield Zoo Chicago for non-union positions. For non-union positions, some benefits also differ by pay grade classification if noted.

Holidays: Non-union employees are eligible for 8 paid holidays per year.

Medical Insurance: Employees may choose from one of two medical plans: Blue Cross-Blue Shield HMO or PPO Plan. A waiver credit is available to employees who waive enrollment in medical insurance. Coverage begins on the employee's hire date.

Dental Insurance & Vision Care Coverage: A dental plan and an employee-paid vision care plan are available. A waiver credit is offered to employees who waive enrollment in the dental plan. Coverage begins on the employee's hire date.

Mental Health: Support, counseling, and resources for life issues at no cost to the employee. Eligible employees and their immediate family have access to Perspectives, a dynamic Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) which provides 24/7, confidential care and resources to address work and life stressors.

Retirement Savings: A 401(k) savings plan is available for all employees. Choose either pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions. First of the quarter following one year of service, eligible employees receive matching contributions of 50% of the first 6% you contribute.

Employer-paid Income Protection: Short-Term and Long-Term disability benefits are available which provide up to 60% of the employee's base weekly wages for the first 90 days, then up to 60% of the employee's monthly wages if the employee is unable to return to work. Basic Term Life & Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance policies each in the coverage amount of 1X the employee's annual salary, plus an additional $10,000 in coverage. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in these benefits upon hire.

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Brookfield Zoo Chicago believes in helping eligible employees take advantage of pre-tax savings for eligible healthcare and/or dependent care expenses. Eligible employees may set aside pre-tax dollars from their paychecks to save for pre-tax reimbursement of qualified healthcare and/or dependent care expenses.

Voluntary Benefits:

-Supplemental Term Life Insurance - Group Accident Insurance

-Supplemental Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Group Critical Illness Insurance

-Supplemental Dependent Life Insurance - Identity Theft Protection

Other Benefits & Perks for All Employees (unless otherwise noted)

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