IT Project Manager

• Evaluates and develops project plans and budgets.
• Maintains familiarity with the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
• Coordinates with multiple internal and external groups.
• Disseminates information on any problems or potential delays and mitigation plans.
• Ensures that projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Communicates project progress to appropriate audience.
• Manages all phases of assigned programs from inception through completion
• Manages aspects of customer interface, including requirements of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Manages project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members.
• Participates in negotiation of requirements and requirements changes.
• Oversees Cost, Schedule, Scope, and Risk Management.
• Remains aware of any potential problems and works to mitigate any risks
• Serves as focal point for and liaison between departments on project status or other project information.
• Provides leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and provide practical guidance on driving projects to completion.
• Recommends and implements improvements to IT’s PMO.
• Evaluate processes and utilize data points to implement organizational process improvement.
• Implement change management initiatives through all system and project deliverable to change management adoption.
• Drive process improvement and process improvement initiatives from start to finish.
• Review and update technical training material or standard operating procedure documentation.
• Researches, analyzes, and recommends improvements to an organization's business processes in order to improve overall organizational performance.
• Studies operational and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related degree.
• 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with implementing large-scale projects.
• Working knowledge of project management, creating, and implementing project schedules, and managing project teams and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and advise large teams.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• PMP Certification highly recommended. Lean Six Sigma preferred.