Job Description

Summary:

The IT Project Manager I oversees a small project or phases of a larger project. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project. In order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team, the Project Manager must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member. The Project Manager operates under direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identify appropriate resource needs; work with appropriate management to get resource commitments; make recommendations in sourcing strategy
• Ensure contractual documentation is place, utilizing appropriate procurement processes
• Create and manage project schedule; track progress in completing project tasks. Ensure project schedules are as efficient as possible, utilizing critical path analysis where appropriate; and ensure project resources accurately charge time to appropriate tasks.
• Coordinate the activities of the cross-functional project team
• Manage scope; utilize appropriate tools and processes to manage/track requirements and conflicts; ensure appropriate change management processes/tools are used
• Manage cost; ensure financial forecast is created and maintained through the project
• Track and manage risk and issues; appropriately escalate to management and project stakeholders
• Prepare and present status reports on a regular basis to management and project stakeholders
• Participate in internal IT process improvements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server
• Working knowledge of at least one development methodology (i.e. Scrum/waterfall/XP)
• Basic understanding of Organizational Change Management principals
• Understanding of basic project accounting principles
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions across all levels of the organization; and cultivate relationships with internal and external customers to achieve business objectives

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; and 3-5 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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