IT Project Manager

Farm Credit Services of America • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

We are seeking an Information Technology (IT) Project Manager who will be responsible for the coordination and completion of large-scale and/or cross-team projects within the Technology Services teams. Oversee all aspects of the project including project launch, execution, and post-project closure activities. The IT Project Manager works across multiple teams and with hardware/software vendors when necessary to effectively coordinate activities, monitor progress, and address issues as they arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management of Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• 4+ years of experience in Information Technology with previous experience in managing projects.

Nice To Haves

• Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Certification or willing to attain within first two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and/or implementation of technology projects.
• Focus on meeting project commitments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Follow defined and agreed upon project management methodology.
• Coordinate the creation of the project’s vision and scope with project sponsors, stakeholders, and project team members. This includes alignment to project outcomes and strategic objectives. Facilitate decision-making on scope tradeoffs, funding, and delivery options.
• Facilitate project launch activities, regular project meetings, standups, closeout and assessment meetings and other various project activities with project team members, leadership, and vendors when appropriate.
• Establish milestones appropriate for project goals and objectives, utilize methods to monitor project progress against established milestones, identify resource solutions to project issues, coordinate resolutions to obstacles, and communicate project status to all levels of the organization.
• Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas.
• Track project expenses against budget, estimate variances, and communicate project expenditure summaries to leadership when appropriate.
• Coordinate project implementation, change management, testing and training plans when appropriate. Assist teams to break down work into tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• Short-term incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level