Senior IT Project Manager

THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:  

• The project manager is responsible for driving to successful conclusion all aspects of Client information technology initiatives.  The results of this position will be a managed approach to information technology projects with increased scope, time, and objective achievement.  

SCOPE OF WORK  

• The position’s SCOPE OF WORK include the following:  

• Performs project planning, resourcing, cost estimating and scheduling.  

• Manages technical resources assigned to the project team, from internal sources and/or external vendors.  

• Works with stakeholders to assure project goals and execution are aligned with business goals.  

• Contributes to system, data and application architecture decisions.  

• Assures adherence to internal review processes and technical standards.  

• Drives project activity to define milestones and deliverables.  

• Monitors, tracks, and reports on project schedules and costs.  

• Updates project stakeholders through weekly status reports and appropriate meetings.  

• Coordinates project requirements with other IT functions.  

• Generates standard project documentation that corresponds to a specific project phase.  

• Consults with departments on business requirements and specifications.  

• Determines the development and application of criteria to evaluate alternative systems and provides recommendations for product selection.  

• Represents the IT department in coordination with other departments.  

• Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships.  

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• You have 8 to 10 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment  

• You have 8 to 10 years of demonstrated experience in information systems 

• You have 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in IT project management, project management practices and techniques, and also project management software  

• You have 4 to 5 years of experience with Agile software development methodologies  

• You possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field or have equivalent related experience  

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED:  

• Project Management Professional (PMP)  

• Preparing and delivering information in a concise, professionally written format  

• Preparing and presenting information to staff in an informal setting  

• Working in teams, task forces, etc.  

• Coordinating work among teams, groups, etc.  

• Maintaining positive customer rapport  

• Organizational skills  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  

• Ability to lift 15 – 25 pounds  

• Strong computer and presentation skills  

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE DESIRED:  

• You have experience with managing Information Technology projects within the Capability Maturity Model framework.  

• You have experience with Agile Methodologies  

• Recommending and formulating short-range plans/decisions  

• Analyzing and developing solutions to problems