Project/Program Manager IT 4

IT Project Manager

The main function of an IT project/program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Evaluate proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of project/program management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and execution methods.
• Strong knowledge of software development platforms and cloud services such as AWS
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Software Development Lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of software test lifecycle and techniques

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 8-10 years experience required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Years of experience required
• Degrees or certifications required
• Disqualifiers

Education & Experience Required:

• 4 year degree required - Information systems, computer science or related field plus 8+ years professional exp
• Master's degree with 5+ years exp also acceptable
• Experience working with large programs or enterprise organizations

Technical Skills Required:

• 5+ years exp with Agile Project management
• Technical education/ background in developmental engineering management.
• Knowledge of MS Azure DevOps
• Experience managing software development projects/programs focused on programs in large matrix organizations.

Technical Skills Desired:

• Scrum master certifications
• Familiarity with Application Development life cycle
• Familiarity with manual and automation techniques for system testing
• AWS Cloud certifications

Soft Skills Required:

• Advanced human relations skills are needed for a cooperative working relationship with others inside and outside the department
• Ability to drive issues to resolution
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels in the organization

Disqualifiers/Red Flags:

• Choppy tenure
• If candidate is not local but open to relocation on their own dime please make sure that is clear on resume or they will be DQ.