Enterprise Project Manager

Salary: $87,643.92 - $113,937.20 Annually
Location : 495 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26OCT79546-O
Department: Department of Innovation and Technology
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: APPT

About the Position
Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Enterprise Project Manager. This position will manage enterprise technology projects that cross departmental lines, have high citizen or customer visibility, are sensitive or confidential in nature, and are funded by the Information Technologies capital project budget.
The ideal candidate is passionate about bringing people together to connect, work and achieve successful business results in a City that prides itself on innovative, best-in-class services. The ideal candidate is distinguished from others by their ability to effectively influence and lead diverse stakeholder groups throughout the project, adeptly monitoring and managing team morale, addressing challenges, and championing and leading the project team in achieving project outcomes.

The candidate possesses proven experience in project management, particularly with transformational projects. Business engagement skills are critical; the ideal candidate is at ease in influencing and leading employees, executive staff, vendor partners and other stakeholders throughout the project. The individual can tailor and apply project management, communications, and business engagement methods and approaches to most effectively meet the needs of the project team and stakeholder. The candidate is skilled at identifying, analyzing, and solving real-world problems; thrives in a fast-paced environment; and possesses strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from IT Business Relationship Manager and Director/Deputy Director, Information Technologies. May exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned project team members, clerical or technical staff.

Example of Duties
Essential Functions:

1. Manage enterprise technology projects that cross departmental lines, have high citizen or customer visibility, are sensitive or confidential in nature, and are funded by the IT capital project budget.
2. Work with IT staff, mid- to senior-level department management, the City Manager's Office and elected officials to establish realistic client expectations; define, document and monitor project scope, objectives and timelines; write, present and maintain project plans; ensure client team members are fully informed of, and involved in, all aspects of the project; negotiate changes, procedures, acceptance criteria, staffing and costs.
3. Using project planning techniques, analyze client interview data for objectives, deliverables, schedules and environmental assessment; analyze project for technical and environmental aspects; apply principles of productivity management; determine personnel and resources required for assigned projects and tasks; estimate costs, time and schedule; assign tasks to available resources.
4. Participate in the preparation and administration of the project budget and City Council agenda request items for project funding and approval; participate in ongoing project budget management during implementation.
5. Participate in contract negotiations with proposed software and hardware vendors; participate in administration of the contracts during project implementation; may participate in contract administration of outside consultants and developers.
6. Negotiate with department and executive management for staff and resources; establish effective city-wide and department communication networks.
7. Establish, validate and adjust project schedules as needed; provide leadership to team members to assist them in meeting project goals; monitor project status; ensure project team adheres to software life cycle development, change control, configuration management and related IT procedures and processes; conduct project audits and walk-throughs; review project deliverables; coordinate and facilitate meetings with users and staff regarding proposed and current business processes related to the project; coordinate project activities with other city departments, the public and outside agencies; prepare and maintain project charters and scopes of work; plan and work toward production takeover of the system.
8. Participate in selecting project team members; plan, prioritize, assign, guide, supervise and review the work of assigned project, technical and clerical staff to meet project goals; develop skills and abilities of assigned project team members by providing or coordinating training and providing exposure to new challenges; plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and provide coaching for performance improvement and development; work closely with team members' managers to provide supervision and address performance and personnel issues that arise during the project assignment.
9. Ensure that accurate and complete project documentation is maintained; ensure the security and confidentiality of records and data accessible to staff; may become knowledgeable of and participate in client's confidential and sensitive financial, personnel and organization planning efforts.
10. Prepare periodic and special reports and analyses of projects for city management; participate in delivering project status reports to the Project Steering Committee; ; keep management and project sponsors informed of project risks, emerging issues, obstacles and budget concerns.
11. Review and provide preliminary approval of invoices for software and hardware and project-related services.
12. Represent the IT department when interacting with consultants, public and private organizations, community groups and the public.
13. Respond to requests for information and services and field questions from the general public; review problems and recommend corrective actions; prepare reports noting trends or escalating issues.
14. Prepare and distribute written project status and progress reports; track project changes; conduct project audits and inspections; review project deliverables.

Marginal Functions:

1. Participate in various committees; attend and participate in professional group meetings.
2. Participate in software configuration and installation.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Requirements
Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible structured project management experience preferably in the information technology field.

Training:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Management Information Systems or a related field. May substitute a combination of equivalent education and related experience. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education

License or Certificate:

Project Management Professional certification, or other related certification, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Advanced principles and practices of budget administration.
Advanced methods of research, project analysis and report preparation.
Advanced principles and techniques of project management.
Advanced public relations techniques.
Principles and procedures of accounting and procurement practices.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Modern office procedures and methods including common office software and hardware.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.

Ability to:

Independently perform administrative and analytical activities on assigned projects involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Interpret, apply, explain and enforce applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend best options and implement approved solution in support of goals.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies:

In addition to Core Workforce Competencies:

Supervisor Competencies

Professionalism - Models core values by being honest, respectful and positive; continuously demonstrates the core values of the city; supervisory actions are collaborative whenever possible and intended to grow the city's capacity at an individual, unit, division and/or department level.

Managing Performance - Takes responsibility for own and assigned employees' performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring regular feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Decisiveness - Willingness to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.

Developing and Empowering Others - Willingness to delegate responsibility; coaching assigned employee to develop their capabilities.

Facilitating Partnerships - Builds community and partnerships both inside and outside the organization.

Forward Thinking - Anticipating the consequences of situations and decisions; taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible changes.

Providing Support - Provides the tools and creates a supportive environment that allows others to successfully complete their work.
Appointive Compensation and Benefits - 2026
COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

• Employees are eligible for annual performance-based merit increase or cash bonus, typically in first pay period of fiscal year.
• City Manager and City Council may approve annual cost of living increase.

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

• Applies to uniformed appointives in Fire & Rescue, Public Safety, and Municipal Court, currently $1,500/year

Retirement

• Eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the city's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation Plan

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan, a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Deferred Compensation Match

• City provides a 100% match annually (on a per pay period basis) to your contributions, up to the following amounts in a 401(a) plan -

o Years 1-2 (0-24 months)* $4,000
o Years 3-4 (25-48 months)* $5,000
o Year 5 (49-60 months)* $6,000
o After 5 years (>60 months)* $6,000

*Years of service in Benefits Plus Tiers I, II, and III combined

• Employees are fully vested in the match after 5 years of service or at age 65.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental, and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life and AD&D Insurance

• City provides $100,000 insurance at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.

Disability Insurance

• City provides long term and short term disability policies:

o STD
• City pays 100% of base salary, for up to 90 days of an approved medical disability leave lasting over one week under STD, from first day of disability
• City pays 100% of base salary for a period over 90 days, if employee has applied for long term disability or PERS disability retirement, until a determination is final or employee is separated

Note: Public Safety Appointives are not eligible for city STD benefits.
o LTD: Benefits may begin after 90 days of an approved disability leave. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Health & Educational Wellness Reimbursement

• Employees may apply for reimbursement up to $2,400 per year for out of pocket health & educational wellness expenses. Reimbursement amounts may also be used for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) classes taken in pursuit of a college degree and student loan repayments for the employee and immediate family members.

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a city health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness.

VACATION

• Year 1: 3.69 hours/pay period = 96 hours/year
• Years 2 - 5: 5.85 hours/pay period = 152 hours/year
• Years 6 - 10: 7.08 hours/pay period = 184 hours/year
• Years 11 - 15: 7.69 hours/pay period = 2