Senior Analyst, IT Project

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst, IT Project works independently applying project management principles and tools to manage and coordinate the Information Technology (IT) requirements for documenting processes and procedures, developing templates, auditing project tasks, and developing best practices for the successful execution of IT projects. Responsible for the administration of project management processes including, but not limited to, initiation, planning, execution, control & monitoring, and closing of IT related projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Evaluate, recommend, and use software tools to monitor and manage projects. Provide direction to project teams as needed.

Establish requirements and formulate proper documentation to ensure consistency and adherence to departmental standards, policies, and procedures, as they relate to CORE IS project deliverables, installations and upgrades. Establish and maintain the project documentation library.

Provide recommendations for improvement of project management processes currently in use. Train and answer questions related to PMO project management standards and applications.

Work in conjunction with CORE IS project teams to audit completed IT tasks and projects to ensure that all documentation meets the requirements set forth in the departmental standards, policies and procedures, including uploads to designated project document repository.

Assist with tasks to establish, document and execute internal IT audit processes and procedures, schedule and calendar.

Coordinate with Change Management Office to ensure that project efforts and change results augment satisfactory impact on people and technology services delivery.

When applicable, conduct and/or attend meetings to assist with the development and documentation of project scope, project plan, risk and change control plans.

When applicable, assist with the development and documentation of strategic technical/functional implementation plans, work breakdown structures and schedules for project teams. Provide feasibility reports for upcoming projects and their impact on the system.

Track and monitor progress of IT department project portfolio and provide sponsor, management, and stakeholders with established periodic status reports.

Maintain and archive CORE IS project documents in accordance to TLSAC and Records Management retention guidelines.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or computer related field required
6 years of directly-related IT Project Management or IT infrastructure coordination work experience may be substituted in lieu of required degree
4 years performing project management full-cycle activities, methodologies, standards and guidelines required
Technical writing skills and records management familiarity preferred

Licensing & Certification
Valid Texas Driver License
Project management training and/or certification preferred

Special Skills
MS Office Programs
Information Management Systems
Project Management
SharePoint

Competencies
Delivering High Quality Work
Accepting Responsibility
Serving Customers
Supporting Organizational Goals
Driving Continuous Improvement
Acting with Integrity
Thinking Critically
Managing Change

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We're proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team
Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their home. When you join our talented team, you'll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We'll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or

[email protected]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
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