IT Project Manager

Create communication plans for projects or programs, detailing expected timing and methods, including status updates, stakeholder interactions, milestone announcements, governance correspondence, and required project metric reporting.
• Oversee the project's alignment and deliverables with the Global Sourcing Partner (Vendor), in collaboration with clients Vendor Management office.
• Monitor and aid in resolving all project or program issues by utilizing tools like RAID Logs, Risk Registers, Issue Logs, or the Planview platform.
• Facilitate immediate project feedback through retrospective meetings or lessons learned discussions.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee all aspects of multiple concurrent projects and resource teams involving a specific product or domain, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Employ Agile methodologies throughout the development lifecycle to facilitate continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders and development teams, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop project plans and schedules, financial tracking, risk management plans, and project documentation, update and maintain project documents for the duration of the project.
• Ensure adherence to all Client Quality Processes and maintain required artifacts in the project repository, which includes compliance with mandatory Governance and Compliance models, such as SOX, NIST, and DoD, based on the project's Risk Score.
• Act as a servant leader to team members to meet key milestones and resolve technical or operational problems.
• Frequently connect with customers, including sponsors, key stakeholders, and end users, to comprehend their needs and the value of the solution or service that will be provided to their business.

Education - Required

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is a minimum requirement.
• Bachelors’ degree is required 
• A Master's degree or relevant certification would be considered advantageous.

Certification - Required

• Project Management Institute PMP Certified
• PMP certification from PMI is a Must have – Active certification 

Experiences
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on IT and software development projects.
• Strong understanding of business and operational processes, with the ability to articulate these processes to others.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and direct team members.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle stress and pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with a track record of resolving complex issues among team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure project continuity and success.
• Ability to influence without authority
• Self-directing with the ability to manage tasks that are unclear in nature

7+years as Project Manager, should be able to Multi-task 
Must have led multiple workstreams – large scale implementations projects
Must have worked on multiple projects at same time 
Will lead 2-3 projects at same time 
Understand / strong experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies 
Scrum or Agile certification is desired 
Domain Experience for 3-5 years