Project Manager III

Project Manager III

3 month right-to-hire

Hybrid - work from home / onsite (University City)

Job Notes :

Experience with planning and implementation of large-scale, complex network infrastructures.

Local candidates only - hybrid work environment!

7-10 years of PM experience highly preferred.

Experience working in IT as a PM required.

Familiarity with project management software required.

Must have strong customer service and communication skills

Formal Job Description :

• Creates and executes project communication plan.
• Develops and communicates project goals, responsibilities, expectations, risks and feedback with all parties in a timely manner.
• Sets and manages customer and stakeholder expectations specific to the project
• Communicates project direction, approach, priorities, events and status to all project resources and business sponsors
• Builds working relationships with team members, vendors and other departments involved in the projects Influences decision-making on projects;

works with key stakeholders, sponsors and senior management to secure acceptance and approval of deliverables

Analyzes and selects appropriate project management methodologies to develop plans, assign roles and responsibilities, manage tasks and deliverables;

authors improvements to methodologies

• Develops project charter, budget and work breakdown structure (WBS) and other required components of the project plan (change management plan, scope management plan, cost management plan, risk management, procurement management plan, stakeholder management plan, communications management plan, quality management plan, human resource management plan)
• Identifies needed resources, negotiates use of those resources, assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables
• Manages execution of project and program plans to support the ongoing needs of the IT department’s customers Tracks and monitors project and program health utilizing standard metrics for schedule, scope, budget and stakeholder engagement;

Tracks actual results to plan and analyze impact to report status : takes corrective action

• Assesses and mitigates project risks and issues; engages project team to identify and resolve problems; may track and manage program level risks for multiple related projects
• Coordinates and facilitates lessons learned sessions for all projects, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Mentors and coaches junior team members
• Manages project costs and forecast to budget
• Identifies and manages budget risk
• Collaborates with Project Owner to identify and quantify impact of project changes on budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills :

Supports teammates at all times and in any way necessary to maintain a productive, energetic, efficient and dynamic team.

Communicates effectively and frequently both verbally and in writing with other members of the team.

Collaborates with other teammates to provide assistance, and expertise, as well as to receive expert input and assistance from others delivering the best solution and experience for the customer.

Must possess an aptitude for patience, professionalism, tactfulness and empathy.

Must be enthusiastic and committed to helping others and exhibit the ability to quickly assess the specific needs of the customer to determine an appropriate course of action.

Must be able to quickly defuse stressful or anxious situations.

Demonstrated skills in project management and analysis, negotiation, leadership and team building, client relationship management, process improvement, strategic planning

Proven ability to creatively solve problems and to influence outcomes through persuasion, effective communications and relationship building.

Demonstrated leadership qualities such as conflict / issue resolution

Ability to organize and work effectively in a matrix organization with cross-functional project teams from various departments and locations

Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work independently

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new circumstances

Ability to work extra hours and adjust schedule and recognize the need to do so

Ability to adjust to changes in priorities and demands on time

Demonstrated ability to manage environments and leadership using metrics

Ingenuity and flexibility is expected

Education :

Experience with ITIL framework

Extensive experience using project management and various systems development methodologies including Agile techniques

Experience in a higher education technology environment

Demonstrated skills in project management and analysis, negotiation, systems analysis, leadership and team building, client relationship management, process improvement, strategic planning

Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively

Strong familiarity with project management software such as MS Project

Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relevant experience includes leading work (or projects) in the IT industry; demonstrated technical and / or business expertise;

demonstrated experience achieving resolution to complex technical or business issues, and providing direction and leadership to a project team