IT Project Manager; IT- II

Job Summary

Talent Software Services is in search of a IT Project Manager for a contract position in Boston, MA. Opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

• Plan, conduct, and manage complex information technology projects in a unit or department, requiring high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed.
• Assembles project team, assigning responsibilities, identifying resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project.
• Responsible for project discovery.
• Serve as expert regarding scope and project objectives, solutions value and technology, as well as the role and function of each team member.
• Ensure work completion within schedule, budgetary and design constraints.
• Make decisions about analysis, design and testing and provide alternative methods as needed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to leverage resources for successful project completion.
• Make independent decisions within the confines established by sponsors/business owners.
• Serve as primary contact with user groups and stakeholders.
• Leverage steering and executive committees for decision-making, change management, and communications.
• Absorb and leverage project related technology to ensure effective project management and collaboration.
• Advise unit/school regarding post project operations.
• Provide training needs as applicable.