IT Software Application Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Sandy/Draper area, UT – (Hybrid, 2 days a week on week)

Status: Contract to hire

MUST BE CURRENTLY LIVING IN UTAH, HAVE A GREEN CARD OR US CITIZEN, NO 3RD PARTIES PLEASE.

This is a contract to hire opportunity with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.

Summary

This position reports to the Director, Project Management. The person in this position manages and leads information-system projects to achieve business objectives. ITI

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, or related field, preferred.
• At least eight years of experience managing complex software development and implementation projects. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and vendor integrations.
• Strong skills in influential leadership, written and verbal communications, interpersonal relations, managing expectations, organization, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, negotiation, adaptability, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, team building, escalation, and critical thinking.
• A certification, such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or demonstrated knowledge of project management principles described in the PMBOK.
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, other), methodologies, and best practices. Also proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Project management process development and improvement experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC.)
• Willingness to work with technical teams on technical aspects of project deliverables.
• Commercial insurance knowledge preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead and coordinate project efforts, including scoping, estimation, resource allocation, schedule creation, budget creation, task execution, status tracking and reporting, issue management, risk management, and change management.
• Coordinate integration and development of system applications to meet business needs and enhance efficiency.
• Coordinate and monitor work of cross functional teams, ensuring that project steps are aligned with business objectives, schedule and budget.
• Able to manage large, complex projects with little to no supervision or guidance. Self-motivated and able to take initiative to dig into the details. Able to challenge and clarify assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify successful and unsuccessful project practices
• Manage both waterfall and agile methodology projects.

ACCOUNTABILITY & REQUIREMENTS

• Accountable for the coordination and application of appropriate project management techniques and methodologies to increase probability of project success.
• Responsible for facilitating communication among all involved parties.
• Responsible for coordination of project efforts to maximize efficiency of resources.

Required Experience and skills

• 8 years of experience managing complex software development and implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and vendor integrations.
• Strong skills in influential leadership, written and verbal communications, interpersonal relations, managing expectations, organization, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, negotiation, adaptability, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, team building, escalation, and critical thinking.
• Lead and coordinate project efforts, including scoping, estimation, resource allocation, schedule creation, budget creation, task execution, status tracking and reporting, issue management, risk management, and change management.
• Get along really well with people (relationships/EQ)
• Quick study (able to get in and understand appropriate detail in new knowledge domains)
• Strong PM skills and strong experience in complex software development and vendor implementations.
• Bachelor’s Degree