Advisor, IT Project Management

APL Logistics•Scottsdale, AZ

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

Requirements

Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems
Candidates must be within 250 miles of an APL Logistics facility or office.

Responsibilities

Ensure project compliance with the company's wider portfolio management decision-making structures and processes
Provide regular project milestone reporting to management
Ensure strict adherence to the Solution Delivery Process Guide (SDPG) and the organization's Policy and Operating Manuals
Participate in the internal and external compliance audits when called upon (including the provision of audit request items, interviews, etc.)
Define the scope of the project
Create a detailed workplan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
Determine the resources required to complete the project
Develop a schedule for project completion
Establish the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated
Execute the project according to the project plan
Perform document controlling duties for documents related to the project
Monitor the progress of the project, keep updates and course-correct as necessary
Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective project working relationships
Ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met
Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating where appropriate
Develop and implement solutions to overcome identified risks