Information Technology Project Manager

Responsibilities The SPM plays a pivotal role in leading, overseeing, and ensuring the successful delivery and management of projects during the Initiation and Planning phases. The individual is responsible for thorough project scoping, planning, and alignment with organizational objectives. The SPM provides crucial leadership, guidance, and motivation to project teams, ensuring that projects are meticulously planned and successfully executed on time and within budget. Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding & resource limitations, and appropriate approach (i.e., waterfall, agile, products) to accomplish projects. Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, tasks, and risks. Lead development of EPMO standards and tools to facilitate decision-making and execution. Provide strong leadership and motivation to project team members during the project initiation and planning phases. Memorialize project requirements and establish Work Breakdown Plans, resource requirements, and project budgets. Work with project owner to accurately reflect the work to be done in the project value proposition. Provide project reporting and insights which reinforce emerging governance mechanisms. Train and develop associates' project management skills. Facilitate a seamless handoff to delivery project managers by reviewing requirements, scope, plans, stakeholders, and other pertinent project details prior to kickoff. Provide fundamental project management and reporting training to extended project team members, ensuring adherence to EPMO standards. Facilitate post-project "value realization" to review and assess impacts and improvements. Interact with senior leadership and key stakeholders, demonstrating sensitivity to working in a professional, entrepreneurial environment. Manage customer expectations effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational objectives. Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, project management, or general business management. Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated competency in project management role involving the planning and execution of multiple projects or a large project. Minimum of 5 years IT experience solving business problems and managing across multi-functional teams. PMP or CSM certificate required. Experience working across multi-functional BUs with a proven track record of building and cultivating relationships and establishing trust. Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and empathize with team members, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. Project Management Expertise: Mastery in project management methodologies, including PMI, PRINCE2, and agile/product approaches. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, vital for transparent reporting and effective stakeholder communication. Ability to present in front of leaders and steering committee. Distinctive blend of business, IT, and financial skills are crucial to drive change and implement/roll out solutions. Effective influencing and negotiating skills, particularly in environments where direct resource control may be limited. Experience with Portfolio or Program Management, demonstrating competency in managing complex projects and initiatives. Demonstrated experience in leading teams, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving. Ability to work with different BUs to understand their needs and gain leaders' buy-in for proposed projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-14