IT Project Manager

Job Summary The Information Services (IS) Project Manager will plan, establish, and manage information technology (IT) projects and serve as a liaison between the business and technical aspects of assigned projects. They will ensure delivery to agreed budget, time scales, specification/quality and sponsor satisfaction using Messer IS project management methodology and standards. The role supports business and IS teams in developing business cases for initiatives by clarifying scope and objectives, identifying potential solutions, recommending an appropriate solution consistent with business and IS strategy, providing robust costs and timescales to deliver the solution, documenting any assumptions, and assessing change impact and potential risks.

Work as part of a project and change management peer group across the organization to develop and improve Messer IS project methodology, standards, and use of tools.

• Understanding of the business objectives and benefits
• Analysis
• Planning and estimating
• Control of scope
• Monitoring and reporting to Steering team and senior management
• Management of internal and external resource groups and suppliers across multiple time zones
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Handover to various support teams
• Ability to learn from experiences and to share learnings
• Maintain a sound knowledge of thinking and developments in the Project Management profession and suggest improvements to our function
• Maintain a sound knowledge of trends in the Information Technology market and how emerging technologies can benefit the Messer Group
• Drive (ability and motivation to overcome barriers to achieve an object)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) to all levels in the organization
• Change Competence/Leadership (ability to manage change effectively)
• Ability to influence, facilitate and negotiate effectively
• Ability to deliver through others – set, track, evaluate and encourage performance, collaboration with peers
• Organizational awareness and effective stakeholder management
• Sound judgement
• Ability to work effectively with different cultures

• Experience/Proficient in use of a variety of Project/Change Management Methodologies (e.g. PMI, Agile)
• Experience of /Proficient in use of Project Management tools (e.g. MS Project, MS Azure Dev Ops) and competencies (incl estimating, planning, risk management, change management etc.)
• Experience of business and systems analysis
• Experience of managing internal and external resources effectively, including remote workers
• Proven ability to manage a globally dispersed virtual project team of various cultures
• Sound technical skills or knowledge working in multiple technology disciplines
• Experience of using a structured IT methodology & tools - full understanding and consistent use
• Track record of managing projects successfully - with full accountability
• Experience of full project lifecycle – project initiation through to project close
• Experience in delivering an initiative which involved an objective, analysis, scope definition, plan, resources & deliverables
• Experience of a diverse range of projects (software development, digital transformation, infrastructure, M&A, etc.)
• Understanding of change management tools & techniques

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 5 years business and IT experience

The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $136,000. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off, as well as other voluntary benefits such as long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer’s 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program.