IS Project Manager

$105,000 - $115,000/Yr

American Arbitration Association - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Manager will lead and manage complex IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to the department's processes and governance. This role involves planning, execution, and delivery of projects while collaborating with stakeholders to define objectives and success criteria. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary with an annual incentive opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Define project objectives, requirements, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation plans to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Provide regular reporting on project status to manager and executive team and escalate issues accordingly.
• Monitor project progress, performance metrics, and key milestones, providing regular updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and report project financials to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies to minimize project disruptions and delays.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, ensuring alignment of project goals and expectations.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, support, and direction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent mix of education and Informational Technology experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience, including a minimum of 4 years working in the role of Project Management.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, PMBOK).
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana).
• Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Skill in negotiation and conflict resolution to manage stakeholder expectations and resolve issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycle, and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Loan repayment program
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance