THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The project manager is responsible for managing to successful conclusion all aspects of Client information technology initiatives. The results of this position will be a managed approach to information technology projects with increased scope, time, and objective achievement.

SCOPE OF WORK

The position’s SCOPE OF WORK include the following:

• • Performs project planning, resourcing, cost estimating and scheduling.
  • Manages technical resources assigned to the project team, from internal sources and/or external vendors.
  • Works with stakeholders to assure project goals and execution are aligned with business goals.
  • Contributes to system, data and application architecture decisions.
  • Assures adherence to internal review processes and technical standards.
  • Drives project activity to define milestones and deliverables.
  • Monitors, tracks, and reports on project schedules and costs.
  • Updates project stakeholders through weekly status reports and appropriate meetings.
  • Coordinates project requirements with other IT functions.
  • Generates standard project documentation that corresponds to a specific project phase.
  • Consults with departments on business requirements and specifications.
  • Determines the development and application of criteria to evaluate alternative systems and provides recommendations for product selection.
  • Represents the IT department in coordination with other departments.
  • Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• • You have 5 to 7 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment
  • You have 4 to 6 years of demonstrated experience in information systems
  • You have 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in IT project management, project management practices and techniques, and also project management software
  • You possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field or have equivalent related experience

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE RQUIRED:

• • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Preparing and delivering information in a concise, professionally written format
  • Preparing and presenting information to staff in an informal setting
  • Working in teams, task forces, etc.
  • Coordinating work among teams, groups, etc.
  • Maintaining positive customer rapport
  • Organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to lift 15 – 25 pounds
  • Strong computer and presentation skills

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE DESIRED:

• • You have experience with managing Information Technology projects within the Capability Maturity Model framework.
  • You have experience with Agile Methodologies
  • Recommending and formulating short-range plans/decisions
  • Analyzing and developing solutions to problems