IT Project Manager

• Manages the project life cycle of initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of software, hardware, network, application upgrades, new construction, expansion and other IT department projects.
• Manages project initiation and planning phases that includes project authorization, vendor support, casino approval and budgeting.
• Develops projects plans and communicates progress along the project life cycle including but not limited to monitoring scope, potential issues and risks schedule, budget, procurement, and authorization plans.
• Creates reports based on data analysis, metrics and visualization.
• Oversees the budget, procurement and contract process of expansion, new and other IT related projects.
• Provides schedules and recommendations regarding staffing resource allocation for projects.
• Leads, trains, and provides feedback on performance of project management staff to the IT Assistant Director for evaluation and disciplinary purposes.
• Provides oversight of projects and tasks delegating and reassigning tasks as needed.
• Assists IT management researching and identifying appropriate vendors, resources, and developing RFP’s for projects as needed.
• Meets with the IT Director, IT Assistant Director and other casino management on the status of current and upcoming IT projects and expansions determining project plans.
• Assists in the coordination of training programs to support IT end users.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Tribal-State Compact
• Tribal Gaming policies and procedures
• Casino policies and departmental procedures; casino operations and policy
• Finance Procurement Policy
• Supervisory and management practices and procedures
• IT related federal regulations, operations, technologies, trends, and practices
• Cyber-security, risk management, networking and enterprise architecture
• Administration and networks, telephone, computer, office equipment, gaming, audio and video systems, and system integration;

• Data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications.

• Tribal-State Compact
• Tribal Gaming policies and procedures
• Casino policies and departmental procedures; casino operations and policy
• Finance Procurement Policy
• Supervisory and management practices and procedures
• IT related federal regulations, operations, technologies, trends, and practices
• Cyber-security, risk management, networking and enterprise architecture
• Administration and networks, telephone, computer, office equipment, gaming, audio and video systems, and system integration;

• Data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications.

• Tribal-State Compact
• Tribal Gaming policies and procedures
• Casino policies and departmental procedures; casino operations and policy
• Finance Procurement Policy
• Supervisory and management practices and procedures
• IT related federal regulations, operations, technologies, trends, and practices
• Cyber-security, risk management, networking and enterprise architecture
• Administration and networks, telephone, computer, office equipment, gaming, audio and video systems, and system integration;
• Data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications, Our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which may require this position to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Three to five years of project management experience with increased responsibility, primarily focused on COTS and SaaS Enterprise Software implementation upgrade and enhancement projects.
• Five years of supervisory experience in an IT environment of similar size.
• Casino experience preferred.
• Additional education or related experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of the position.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is required to sit for extended lengths of time
• Use of hand and finger dexterity using repetitive motion
• Reaching, bending, pushing and pulling; lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Use of eyesight
• Mental concentration and analysis
• Use of math calculations
• Travel to various casino locations
• Occasionally works in an above ground, crowded, loud, poorly lit areas and working in a smoke-filled environment
• On-call to support the 24-hour operation; work weekends, nights and holidays as needed., * RESPONSIBLE GAMING
• TITLE 31 SARC
• PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
• Customer Service
• SEXUAL HARRASSMENT

Salary range is based on skills and experience. This full-time position features excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.