Principal IT Project Manager

Position Title: Principal IT Project Manager Salary Range: Principal IT Project Manager (Grade 17, Exempt). Annual salary range: $114,320 – $142,900. This range reflects the minimum to midpoint of the grade. Salary may exceed the midpoint and will commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: As a Principal IT Project Manager, you will partner with senior leadership and key leaders to deliver enterprise-scale, mission critical projects on time and on budget. This individual must have excellent communication and relationship-building skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment where cross-functional leadership is key to solving complex problems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Project lifecycle management and delivery. Responsible for the end-to-end management of large, organization wide projects and is accountable for the project scope, schedule, budget, resources, change management, and overall quality of project delivery. Leads project sponsor and stakeholders across all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, risk mitigation, monitoring and control, and closure. Identify and structure work streams for key initiatives, works with project team to organize solution roadmaps and reach critical milestones. Effectively collaborates with team to mitigate risks and proactively supports planned and/or unplanned needs. Manages ongoing deliverables and determines appropriate priority of day-to-day tasks. Partners with business leaders to provide training for implemented projects. Serves as primary resource to project team to remove obstacles, provide solutions, and coach team members to achieve project objectives. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with vendor partners. Oversees dependencies across all active projects. Manages multiple projects concurrently. 2. Documentation and communication Manages and communicates all project work streams to ensure project meets delivery requirements, timeframes, and budget. Communicates and presents information effectively to a wide variety of audiences. Adheres to PMO project methodology including all proper documentation, status reports, meeting minutes, issue logs and any other documentation related to the management of projects. Works with PMO to create and maintain standards for Sourcewell’s software development life cycle. Establishes and manages cross-functional relationships between all areas of the business. Establish and maintain project management software tool standards to manage project documentation, communication, and progress tracking. 3. Continuous Improvement Provide input on improvement opportunities to optimize time and efficiency of project teams. Stays informed and educated on changing technologies, frameworks, and project management best practices. 4. Act as a mentor/lead/role model. Serve as a mentor to other project managers, supporting growth and development. Be an ambassador for PMO lifecycle best practices, educating others, serving as a role model, and encouraging practices to follow. Provide guidance on complex issues, unique situations, and project challenges. 5. Participates in releases as necessary, including outside of traditional work hours. 6. Other duties as assigned. Additional Job Description: Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field AND a minimum of ten years’ experience managing technical projects in an e-commerce, web development, or other complex mission critical business system OR A combination of IT related post-secondary and/or professional education and demonstrated relevant work experience managing technical projects in an e-commerce, web development, or other complex mission critical business system equivalent to a total of fourteen years. Ten years’ experience with some the following project management tools: Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Smartsheets. Seven years’ experience with various software development approaches including agile and waterfall. Three years’ experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. Strong business process/operational knowledge (e.g., customer service, inventory management, procurement, accounting) Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in information technology or related field and fourteen years’ experience managing technical projects in an e-commerce, web development, or other complex mission critical business system. Twelve years’ experience with some the following project management tools: Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Smartsheets. Nine years’ experience with various software development approaches including agile and waterfall. PMP or CAPM Certification. Location: This is a remote position, and is subject to Sourcewell's telecommuting policies and procedures. On occasion, may be asked to travel to Staples, MN for meetings, professional development or team activities. Potentially twice per year. Notice will be given ahead of time. Full Time/Part Time: Full time Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40#LI-Remote Sourcewell is a self-funded government organization that helps public agencies across the U.S., and Canada work more efficiently and effectively. From cooperative contracts and related solutions to education and community resources, Sourcewell is committed to providing high-quality service while supporting community success. Focused on making a lasting impact, Sourcewell is guided by our core values of Seek – be curious, Empower – be accountable and liberate others, and Impact – be a difference maker. Sourcewell is currently accepting applications from all U.S. states except the following: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington. Applicants living in or planning to relocate to a state not on this list are encouraged to apply. Sourcewell exists to empower community success. We stand with our partners in government and education striving to recognize and honor the differences in each of our community members. We are committed to removing barriers to equity. Values Seek. Be curious. Empower. Be accountable and liberate others. Impact. Be a difference maker

Salary : $114,320 - $142,900