IT Project Manager/Sr IT Project Manager
About The Position
This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for levels 16 or 17, depending on their experience and depth of expertise. The role manages and coordinates multiple large or complex information systems projects through all phases of the project management life cycle. It provides leadership to IT project managers and staff, direction to project teams, and advice and counsel to management and client organizations. The position communicates expectations for technology delivery, project delivery, and IT business delivery, and operates with significant independence and minimal supervision as the principal project representative. The role is responsible for project development, including design, analysis, feasibility studies, budgets, and schedules. It establishes milestones, negotiates timelines and schedules, and oversees complex systems projects involving multiple technology or business groups and sustained effort over several months. It reviews industry direction, best practices, and operational practices to support excellent enterprise IT systems delivery; conducts special studies and analysis; and develops alternatives and input for leadership decisions. The position also facilitates technical and business initiatives and helps stakeholders understand and balance outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience. Typically, candidates without a bachelor's degree need four years of related, progressive work experience.
- For the IT Project Manager level: at least five years of experience in information technology or business-related activity, including two years in a technical or leadership role.
- For the Sr IT Project Manager level: at least eight years of experience in information technology or business-related activity, including two years in a senior technical or leadership role.
- Project management experience and the ability to understand technical and functional requirements as they relate to project objectives and planning.
- Knowledge of IT terminology, equipment, systems, functions, and major vendors.
- Understanding of the company's existing IT environment and applicable company policies, practices, and procedures.
- PMP or other professional project management certification.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Effective interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
- Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Technology certifications.
- Working knowledge of the company's financial system.
- General understanding of IT operating and capital investment budgets.
Responsibilities
- Lead large, complex information technology initiatives and oversee delivery of technology projects and IT business solutions on time, within budget, and to scope.
- Manage project scoping, estimating, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, monitoring, client expectations, project risks, standards, governance, and communications about project implications.
- Manage project work plans, coordinate staffing and schedules with management, and define appropriate ownership responsibilities and controls.
- Evaluate user requests for new or modified computer programs for feasibility, cost, time, compatibility with existing systems, and computer capabilities; consult with users to understand procedures and clarify objectives.
- Manage projects and lead teams through the design, coding, testing, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of complex application programs.
- Lead or perform advanced system analysis and design, research, and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs; provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces.
- Facilitate and communicate understanding of IT strategy, processes, technical direction, solution effectiveness, budgets, governance, delivery constraints, client business requirements, and IT operational effectiveness.
- Understand and communicate stakeholder priorities, requirements, and operational impacts; manage expectations and collaborate with and influence affected IT groups, end users, clients, vendors, contractors, staff, and management.
- Provide strategic advice and consultation to IT and business partners on governance, technology, project leadership, and IT business process implementation.
- Support software solution inceptions, technical evaluations, and reviews related to technology delivery, project delivery, and IT business delivery.
- Research, analyze, design, and manage the design of complex processes, systems, strategies, and solutions in business and technical environments.
- Provide technical leadership to staff.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
