Project Manager - Radio System Upgrade
Project Manager - Radio System Upgrade
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Snohomish County 911 Emergency Communications is a 9-1-1 police, fire and medical public safety communications center serving Snohomish County which processes emergency and non-emergency calls to 43 police and fire agencies. Snohomish County 911 is one of the busiest dispatch centers in Washington State.
We are seeking candidates to fill a full time Radio System Upgrade Project Manager position in Snohomish County. This is a contract position and is expected to last up to 5 years.
Under the direction of the Radio System Deputy Director the Radio System Upgrade Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall successful implementation of the Radio System Upgrade Project of the SERS system(s). Successful implementation is defined as providing necessary oversight to ensure the project comes in on-budget, on-time and meets the needs of the agencies and PSAP.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include managing and facilitating all aspects of the project including budget, scope, schedule, compliance, regulatory, personnel coordination, and managing change.
- The PM will work collaboratively with the System Services Supervisor (SSS) to coordinate and prioritize the existing staff and make recommendations to the Radio System Deputy Director regarding all project needs.
- The PM will be responsible for ensuring a positive work-environment to ensure a high-degree of productivity, satisfaction and cooperation between SERS staff, the agencies we serve, and our selected vendors.
- The PM will be responsible for financial accountability for auditing/reporting purposes for the duration of the project.
Qualifications
- Technical degree, trade school certification, or other documented multi-year training/education in business, project management, engineering or other business operations or technology related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in the above subjects preferred.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of generally accepted project management principles including change and risk management.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or other certifications preferred.
Pay and Benefits
- Snohomish County 9-1-1 offers highly competitive compensation and benefits programs.
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous paid time off program
- Paid holidays
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Deferred compensation match
- Salary is Depends on Qualification