IT SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Summary

The IT Sr. Project Manager manages overall coordination of IT solution programs or projects, from planning through implementation. S/he will also be involved in process-related solutions and development projects.
 

Roles and Responsibilities

The IT Sr. Project Manager will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner: 

• Responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire program or project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers, and planning the project release
• Provide feedback, advice, project updates, and encouragement to team members
• Sets program or project scope, priorities, deadlines, and deliverable schedules based on project requirements
• Schedules work activities and meetings
• Provides regular reports/updates on program or project activities and progress deadlines to project stakeholders
• Ensures all program or project documentation (i.e., workflows, requirements, training & “How-to” documentation is provided as part of the project
• Resolves complex program or project related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Assists with development and implementation of the IT Strategy and roadmap
• Manages the relationship between contracted vendors or consultants and management 
• Facilitates discussions and consensus among various program or project stakeholders, such as analysts, programmers, sponsors, and users.
• Works across departments to ensure their needs and wants are included
• Must be able to hold others and vendors accountable for deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s with emphasis in IT or a Business - Related field or equivalent combination of education and experience of 8 or more years
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with program or project management methodologies in order to work with intricate, multifaceted projects
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Outlook (e-Mail) and MS Project
• Must have experience with direct payroll transformation ownership 
• Background in IT programs or project management with five or more years managing complex projects
• 1-2 years in a leadership position
• Substantial experience at a mid-sized company (or better) managing Financial and Construction applications and process improvement programs or projects
• Experience must exhibit progressively increasing project management and business acumen.
• Items Considered a PLUS:
  • PMP Certification
  • Experience using Viewpoint – VISTA Construction Management software
  • Experience in the construction industry is a plus
• Must be able to travel by automobile or airplane to implement conduct business meetings, review performance audits and attend conferences, etc.
• On-call availability and periodic afterhours work

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills to communicate effectively at all levels of the company
• Ability to develop written documentation for all items relative to project activities
• Ability to use basic math, geometry, and algebra
• Exceptionally self-motivated and possess leadership skills 
• Keen attention to detail with superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to evaluate and advise management on all aspects associated with business improvement projects
• Ability to expertly analyze problems to determine root causes and determine best course of action for effective resolutions
• Strong mediation skills to achieve goals/objectives, compromises during project planning, development, and implementation activities