Project Manager

Bridgehead IT • San Antonio, TX

7d

About The Position

The Information Technology Project Manager will plan, establish, and manage information technology (IT) projects and will serve as a liaison between the business and technical aspects of assigned projects. The Project Manager will define and lead a multitude of technical projects of high complexity, size, confidentiality, and enterprise-level visibility to achieve strategic business/technical goals and operational objectives. This position will serve as the primary resource for cross-functional (internal and external entities) team members on escalated issues of a unique technical nature. Coaches’ others on managing risk by using established project management processes to address execution challenges associated with quality, schedule, and cost. Drives creative alternatives to project challenges; partners with others to drive adoption, and challenges standards. Collaborates with key stakeholders and work efforts teams to ensure objectives are met.

Requirements

• Organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of project management principles and planning.
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become knowledgeable with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.
• College degree or.
• 4 years of experience managing or leading projects or serving in a project management type role to include technology management or product-forward role (product manager, engineering manager, program manager).
• Expert knowledge of project methodologies and recommends appropriate methodology for execution.
• Advanced experience with planning tools, software, and processes to guide work effort plans and deliverables.
• Ability to articulate high level context of IT projects and influence stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ConnectWise or TeamWork
• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Identifies & manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
• Leads, and coordinates activities for highly complex work efforts.
• Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports.
• Anticipates and recommends improvements to advance project management methods and practices.
• Engages in identifying impediments to ensure team objectives are met.
• Reports impediments to Project Team Manager for resolution.
• Actively identifies and applies best practices and needed process improvements.
• Partners with business to clearly articulate technical requirements and acceptance criteria of project.
• Leverages subject matter experts to resolve project challenges.
• Manages project budgets on the full range of projects.
• Onsite project management duties as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees