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Supervisor, Strategic Projects

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Supervisor CODE: 0708 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Supervisor, Strategic Projects GRADE: K MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general direction of the director of Information and Application Services, manages systems development and implementation projects within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). Provides guidance to technical teams in the development and implementation of enterprise-wide systems. Supervises and develops technical staff. Aligns project team priorities with the vision of the division, the office and school system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Experience in full life-cycle software project management. Familiarity with enterprise-wide student applications. Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement current information systems technologies, methodologies and best practices. Ability to manage staff and resources for multiple projects effectively in order to achieve results on time and within budget. Experience with Oracle and other enterprise databases, as well as web-based system architectures, client/server and centralized computing models desired. Ability to manage and develop staff. Ability to collaborate with other departments and offices to identify and accommodate user requirements in system functionality. Ability to quickly learn Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) policies, regulations and practices. Requires excellent technical, process improvement, team-building, and oral/written communications skills. Knowledge and application of the six leadership standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP/MCBOA) Professional Growth System (PGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience managing large enterprise level projects and implementing web-based information systems. Considerable experience in information technology in a business or school environment or other combinations of applicable education, training and experience which may provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Graduate Certificate in an Information Technology discipline
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to work beyond a 40-hour work week as required.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets regularly with director and key staff in application development to plan and coordinate project activities.
2. Prepares information on the resource needs of initiatives and projects within the unit and manages the expenditure of budgeted resources.
3. Meets regularly with customers to solicit feedback on customer needs and on the effectiveness of the projects being carried out by the unit.
4. Identifies key results and measurable outcomes to evaluate improved customer services and to determine areas of improvement for the unit.
5. Develops and supervises staff and delegates responsibility to team members as appropriate.
6. Engages in personal development activities to maintain currency with industry-wide best practices.
7. Directs staff responsible for the development and enhancement of information technology applications providing information on students.
8. Works closely with staff in other divisions, departments and offices to support the vision, objectives and strategies of OCTO and MCPS.
9. Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 7/2008
Date(s) Revised: 8/2010, 11/14
Last Reviewed:

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