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IT Project Manager/Business Analyst
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Job Description:
- Will develop, execute and manage IT projects within the defined scope.
- Works with business and IT management to establish project goals, objectives and deliverables.
- Assess the degree to which changes to scope, issues and risks will affect projects working with department, management and sponsor to gain agreement for resolution.
- Measure performance to assure the project is progressing as compared to original plan and budget.
- Develops and executes a work plan obtaining authorized resources to ensure all activities are performed.
- Gather lessons learned and obtain final project approval from sponsor and stakeholders. Communicate project progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate project status and decision support information to Project Team and Department manager. Coordinate resources to ensure project needs are addressed and effectively assign tasks and deliverables to team members based upon their abilities.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
- At the department level or provides assistance to Program or Project managers on phases of a larger project.
- Make decisions that impact project level activities. Influence project level budget.
- This position involves managing and executing IT projects within a defined scope. The individual will collaborate with both business and IT leadership to establish goals, objectives, and deliverables. Responsibilities include tracking project performance against plans and budgets, coordinating team resources, assigning tasks based on skillsets, and ensuring compliance with corporate/divisional policies.
The role functions as a hybrid between Project Manager (PM) and Business Analyst (BA), requiring strong experience in either discipline—ideally both. It is not a technical implementation PM role and does not require engineering or Scrum Master skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute IT projects, including infrastructure and large-scale deployments.
- Evaluate scope changes, risks, and issues; work with stakeholders to resolve them.
- Develop work plans, secure resources, and ensure timely task completion.
- Provide regular project status updates and decision-support reports.
- Gather lessons learned and obtain final approvals from sponsors/stakeholders.
- Support larger projects or assist other project managers as needed.
- Make decisions impacting project-level activities and budgets.
- Perform business analysis, particularly in process analysis and solution-oriented tasks.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, English, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 10–15 years of experience in project management, business analysis, or software development.
- Experience in the medical device industry is helpful but not required.
Top Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Effective communication and conflict resolution abilities.
- Proven experience delivering large IT projects.
Additional Insights:
- The role is highly collaborative and cross-functional.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $63.00 - $64.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Ability to Commute:
- Maple Grove, MN 55369 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Maple Grove, MN 55369: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $63 - $64
