Seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to build a roadmap and coordinate the creation and launch of multiple interdependent complex IT projects in parallel, in the area of customer applications. Projects include the re-platforming of a customer website in phases, the upgrade of a CIS system on an IaaS/PaaS platform, and additional initiatives.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Sr. Leadership and Customer Application Team to secure product roadmaps
- Structure projects in early stage, including the production of business cases and their approvals.
- Implement a governance model for all projects and operate their financial management
- Define project scopes, goals, and deliverables that support business strategy in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with various IT groups to ensure alignment with overall strategy and goals
- Direct and manage projects either directly or by leading other Project Managers
- Develop consolidated project plan and associated comprehensive documentation for communication to Sr. Management and Executive level
- Effectively communicate projects/program expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve projects/program goals.
- Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
- Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments in collaboration with senior management.
- Identify and manage project/program dependencies and critical path.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
- Proactively manage changes in project/program scope, identify potential crises, and prepare contingency plans.
- Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members.
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the program.
- Organize project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements to pay attention to for future projects
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required; 6+ years of experience in IT project management
- Proven experience successfully leading and managing multiple, parallel complex IT projects
- PMP certification
- Strong experience in managing project teams and stakeholders
- Strong familiarity with project management software
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently