Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Project & Program Management

The Project Manager for Business Planning is responsible for working closely with the Program Portfolio Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget and scope across the enterprise.

In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of critical project management processes and systems, including project management software and data management platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams across the organization, including internal and external stakeholders, to ensure projects are delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible.

The Project Manager will be required to utilize and implement PMI/PMP principles and methodologies on every project across the organization. The project management information system will be Smart Sheet. The project manager will collaborate and assist the Program and Portfolio Manager in building out the PMIS system with the assistance of outside consultants.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for technology, organization, process, predictive principles and quickly establish the relationships and credibility to influence and motivate stakeholders at all levels while asking the right questions, resolving challenges, and fostering an environment of collaboration. This role must be effective in working and communicating with external stakeholders, multiple business units as well as with internal cross-functional teams.

The Project Manager must possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills to create and cultivate internal and external working networks to accomplish the mission and goals of the organization. They must have a service and results-oriented mentality to strategically plan, establish priorities, effectively manage staff, and to oversee projects & portfolios.

This position requires working with all other NBU departments. Communication and working in team environments must be a strength for anyone interested in this position.

The position is listed as hybrid because the role requires a combination of office-based work and time spent at various project and job sites.

• Best Practices – supports the Program Portfolio Manager to provide support and direction on organizational change management, standardized approaches/processes, tools, methodologies and knowledge centers.
• Support – deliver shared services, policies, training, templates, communications, etc.
• Measurement – develop and define key performance indicator approach, analyze marketing results, and the creation and updating of dashboards.
• Supports and drives positive change to increase efficiencies across the organization

• Deliver projects utilizing PMI/PMP principles and methodologies on every project across the organization.
• Utilize Smart Sheet as the project management information system
• Coordinate internal and external resources to facilitate the complete execution of a number of complex projects across the organization.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report regularly, or as requested, and escalated issues, as needed, to the Program Portfolio Manager.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, consultants, contractors, inspectors and all other stakeholders.
• Perform…