Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Project Manager – Brooklyn, OH

Location: Brooklyn, OH
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: $65–$70/hr

VARITE is looking for a qualified Project Manager in Brooklyn, OH.

What the client does: A U.S.

-based regional bank and financial services company providing a wide range of banking products and services.

What we do: VARITE is an award‑winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies.

Summary: Leads small/mid‑size projects or phases of a larger project, taking them from concept through implementation using standard project management, change management and risk management methodologies.

• Work with business leaders to define scope, manage scope changes, objectives, requirements, deliverables and value proposition.
• Develop integrated project plans, identify and manage dependencies and critical paths, track progress and report status.
• Understand various delivery methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc.) and coordinate across projects.
• Lead communication planning, execution and reporting with project team members and key stakeholders.
• Develop change management plans, design and implementation, including communication and training.
• Identify, track, and resolve issues and risks, perform impact analysis and prioritization.
• Support business case development, perform project initiation activities and administer checkpoints.
• Gather estimates, track utilization, and assess staffing needs.
• Manage project budget and financials throughout the project.

• Education/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience; PMI certification preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the financial services industry a plus.
• Experience with standard project management methodologies and tools.
• Five or more years of increasingly complex project‑related experience.

• Critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Leadership skills, coaching, and ability to inspire teams.
• Strategic planning and execution at multiple levels.
• Strong communication skills and ability to tailor messaging.
• Self‑discipline, organized, and focused on outcomes.
• Proven leadership competencies and ability to gain stakeholder support.
• Visionary, decisive, and directive when necessary.
• Open to feedback, continuously learning, and improving.
• Business‑impact orientation and knowledge of industry best practices.

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.