Lead Project Manager

Skills & Job Responsibilities:

• 9 years of IT business experience in project management including development, implementation and maintenance of systems preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms or

• 10 years of comparable work experience

• 3 years of experience in managing moderate to large scale projects

• Proven ability to manage internal and external development projects from inception to successful implementation

• Strong project management skills with the demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple small and large projects in a cross-functional environment

• Strong understanding of the software development process, including requirement gathering, analysis/design, development tools/technologies, release/version control, contemporary testing methodologies and deployment management

• Strong proficiency with both Agile and Waterfall/SDLC methodologies

• Strong ability to coordinate and execute cross-functionally with technical managers, business managers, SME’s, customers, etc.

• Ability to communicate needs and schedules, as well as ensure that plans are in place and standards are adhered to

• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in technical writing to all levels of the organization in a proactive, contextually appropriate manner

• Excellent ability in interpreting customer business needs and translating them into application and operational requirements

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all management levels

• Demonstrated ability to coach other team members

• Strong ability to influence those not within direct control

• Proven ability to establish a high level of trust and confidence in both the business and IT communities

• Excellent ability to prioritize work by dividing time, attention, and effort between current project workload and ongoing support tasks

• Strong financial analysis skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools

• Strong ability to deliver presentations of complex information to a variety of audiences

• Demonstrated ability to manage to a project budget