IT Project Manager
Job ID
125352
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Windsor, Connecticut, United States
Talascend is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for a W-2 contract located in Windsor, Connecticut.
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision oversees the planning execution and completion of small to medium-sized Technology projects and assumes responsibility for custom software development projects implementation of out of the box solutions and enhancements to existing software. Works in a matrixed environment and will own and lead a diverse set of technology resources for the duration of the project. Communicates project status to Senior and Executive Technology Leadership and will be ultimately responsible for project success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision oversees the planning execution and completion of small to medium-sized Technology projects and assumes responsibility for custom software development projects implementation of out of the box solutions and enhancements to existing software. Works in a matrixed environment and will own and lead a diverse set of technology resources for the duration of the project. Communicates project status to Senior and Executive Technology Leadership and will be ultimately responsible for project success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drives all project activities through the Systems Development Life Cycle SDLC effectively applying various project methodologies and enforcing project standards to ensure quality and successful on-time on-budget delivery of their projects.
- Under supervision of Senior Leadership assembles project teams assigns individual responsibilities develops project schedules and determines and acquires resources needed.
- Assists in communicating the business case to project team to assist with decision making and prioritization keeps business case at fore-front to drive decisions.
- Acts as liaison between technology/business stakeholders and Senior Leadership on project status issues and risks.
- Creates and maintains project plans and ensures effective financial forecasting and tracking.
- Interfaces with other technology and business organizations to reach agreement on scope obtain resources and ensure proper preparedness.
- Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality timeliness and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
- May coach and mentor less-experienced team members and act as team leader on systems projects.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or similar area of study plus 5 years of project management experience required.
- Bachelors Degree and at least ten years of project management experience preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience managing multiple projects in various stages of the SDLC at one time.
- Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK methodology specifically in Guide Five and Nine Waterfall.
- Knowledge of Agile Project Management methodologies.
- Leading infrastructure-related projects such as network upgrades hardware procurement core Technology application deployments such as email upgrades and deployment and/or facility build-out.
- Aiding in definition of systems strategy developing systems requirements designing and prototyping testing training defining support procedures and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
- Presenting communicating and articulating effectively to all levels of the organization including technical and non-technical audiences Senior Leadership VPs and C-Level Executives.
- Ability to interface with senior-level stakeholders in both Information Technology and the business units to partner on project scope risk mitigation and issue resolution.
- Understanding all aspects of the IT Governance and reporting.
- Ability to create own and present executive level presentations or communications.
- Written and verbal communication skills as well as listening skills.
- Working as part of a project team.
- Attention to detail.
- Analytical and qualitative abilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Project Management Professional PMP certificate
- Agile Certification
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.