IT Applications Project Manager

About this Role

QUES is seeking an IT Applications Project Manager to oversee assigned application and systems development projects of varying complexity.

This role is responsible for end-user engagement, requirements gathering, developer engagement, and managing schedules and resources to ensure timely completion of assigned projects.

The IT Applications Project Manager is an experienced leader responsible for planning, executing, and

overseeing project delivery within their team. They lead project scoping, stakeholder coordination, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities also include creating status reports, managing risks, and collaborating with third-party partners. They play a key role in coordinating initiatives across various domains and manage all aspects of the projects they lead.

What You'll Do

• Manage software development + QA professionals while prioritizing work based on overall business and technology strategy.
• Maintain intimate business knowledge of all internally authored software applications, processes, and requirements to effectively aid in day-to-day operations, essentially becoming a SME on the operational processes.
• Navigate shifting priorities and negotiate with stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Facilitate daily and weekly Scrum ceremonies, including client-facing Sprint Reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align, identify, and track requirements, then proactively manage risk and issues via identification and mitigation plans for all projects.
• Create clear requirements for development teams, including but not limited to drawing mockups, building BPMN charts, ensuring comprehensive acceptance criteria, etc.
• Lead training sessions and build upon existing documentation library for end user support.
• Responsible for multiple concurrent projects that can cross multiple product teams.
• Support teams through delivery of features and manage software releases.
• Ability to present proposal solutions to all levels of client management.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in Agile Project Management, including intimate knowledge of SDLC.
• Impeccable communication and customer service skills.
• Intimate knowledge with Jira, Trello or similar PM software.
• High level of professionalism.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and organization skills.
• Strong risk analysis, problem solving and critical thinking.
• Experience with accurate project estimation and planning.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree, PMP, or Agile ACP required appropriate college coursework, technical

training, or industry certifications may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Education and Experience :

• SQL experience or basic knowledge of stored procedures and query writing.
• Utility industry experience.
• Working Adobe Suite experience (Photoshop, InDesign, .

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

What You'll Get

• Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike)
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance)
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and / or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and / or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.