Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Project Managers (PMs) are responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. PMs lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, large-scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead project teams to plan and execute IT projects within a highly-matrixed organization in a large multi-national corporation.
• Business Outcome Focus: Ability to adapt project course as barriers arise and still achieve desired outcomes. Strong business acumen and stakeholder connection are essential.
• Initiative: Willingness to perform duties beyond traditional PM scope, viewing oneself as an entrepreneur managing their project like a small business.
• Communication: Proven ability to earn trust, motivate teams, set direction, resolve conflicts, and communicate clearly at all levels.
• Action Orientation: Ability to take effective action with incomplete information.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans in advance.

Technical

Skills:

• Experience managing IT infrastructure projects (e.g., Windows upgrades, network upgrades, Microsoft Lync rollout) and application projects (HR, finance, supply chain, marketing).
• Ability to challenge teams confidently and evaluate estimates critically.
• Experience with project management tools; CA Clarity preferred.

Project/Program

Experience:

• Managed IT projects with budgets ≥ $1 million.
• Experience managing IT programs ≥ $3 million preferred.
• Led teams of at least 10 full-time resources, including international teams with cultural sensitivity.
• Experience with agile methodologies is a plus.

Education & Certification:

• Four-year degree required; preference for IT-related degrees.
• PMI PMP certification is mandatory.

Additional Information:

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.