Principal, IT Project Management

L3Harris•Salt Lake, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As the IT Project Manager, you will be expected to have the leadership and project management skills required to lead medium to large scale applications and ERP projects consisting of IT and functional business area resources located around the world. Ability to direct, inspire, and guide teams to successful execution. Lead with courage, confidence, passion, and commitment. Exhibit Entrepreneurial leadership skills. You will also be expected to understand and apply basic processes and methods used with an IT organization to support the project management methodology lifecycle. As the IT Project Manager your role is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and budgets in a matrix environment. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. You will also define the project's tasks and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PMI’s Project Management Methodology, Software Development Lifecycle, and Agile/Scrum Framework.
Certifications in Project Management strongly desired (PMP) strongly preferred
Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project.
Experience with ERPs (e.g., SAP, Costpoint)
PM experience in testing processes to include use-case creation and tracking results
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
Build, develop, and foster any business relationships vital to the success of the project
Develop best practices, tools, and templates for project execution and management
Bachelor's degree in the field of MIS, CIS, or related field

Responsibilities

Develop full-scale project plans, timelines and associated communications documents to effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Provide subject matter experience in managing applications and ERP projects
Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
Initiate and oversee all aspects of vendor management including the development of the Statement of Work and all aspects of communications and delivery
Help facilitate Portfolio Management process working with management and business to understand project priority, resourcing, and planning
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Coach, mentor, motivate and encourage project team members and contractors and influence them to take proactive action and accountability for their assigned work