The IT Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, execution, control and completion of assigned Information Systems-related projects while ensuring consistency with strategic goals and overseeing the full project lifecycle. This position requires authority to lead project team members to accomplish project objectives, including cross-functional groups and vendors (as appropriate).
Responsibilities:
Set and manage expectations with project stakeholders
Serve as primary contact for project sponsor and client department
Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, detailed tasks and resource requirements
Create and maintain project schedules and project budget
Assemble and coordinate project resources
Clearly convey deadlines and project decisions to all involved in the project and act as the main source for all project information, working closely with other members of the PMO and the Director, Project Management Office
Assess and manage risk
Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders
Track and coordinate the resolution of project-related issues in a timely manner, escalate as appropriate
Work closely with the business analyst to ensure proper project scoping, requirements gathering, and specification determination
Develop and/or improve existing PMO templates and processes; consistently look for ways to improve internal processes to facilitate better project outcomes
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years Information Technology project management experience; PMP certification preferred
Experience with deadlines, time management, and job follow-through
Ability to get things done independently and with others, and to remain levelheaded and composed during hectic periods
Exposure to, and understanding of, a wide variety of information technology systems and services; ability to learn new software quickly required
Quality driven; highly motivated; attention to detail and accuracy
Flexibility; open to challenges; skilled at working on several projects simultaneously
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