IT Project Manager I

Job Title

Plan and set direction for multiple concurrent projects of varying size or a large (enterprise/cornerstone) project that supports several businesses and/or functions.

Responsible for the quality and delivery of systems and or service commitments on schedule, using assigned internal/external resources and following standards. Manage/lead all phases beginning to end of the project.

Assist clients in identifying, understanding and responding to opportunities for cost-effective innovation and adherence to corporate policies.

Manage activities of all internal/external resources on projects or service deliverables.

May be accountable for one or more business systems, technologies and/or vendors.

May be responsible for a small number of direct reports.

Accountable for large (cornerstone/enterprise) or several varying size projects, demonstrate solid technical knowledge, demonstrate strong business knowledge, require limited direction, give significant direction, handle highly complex problems, possesses extensive knowledge of project development processes and/or SDLC, have strong communication and interpersonal skill

Manage/lead entire project or service including technical solution, implementation, support and quality. Understand and direct/participate in all phases of project implementation on multiple large projects.

Prioritize work and schedules.

Review project team deliverables to ensure quality (design walk-through, test results, etc.) and adherence standards/regulatory requirements.

Interact with customers to understand their business and to anticipate IT solutions based on business and technical knowledge. Manage the customer relationship with business project sponsor.

Responsible for capital and expense project budget. Assist the business in capital and expense planning for IT projects as well.

Provide direct supervision and mentoring of project team members during the project. Provide project performance feedback to the team member’s supervisor/manager

Participate in the research, analysis, selection, and implementation of new tools, technologies and/or services.

Participate in setting direction and standards for the portfolio or group.

Expert in project management/processes and/or SDLC.

Strong business acumen, solid presentation skills, oral/written communication skills, teamwork skills, and strong influencing skills.

Proven track record on delivering large scale projects.

Prudent risk taker with leadership and budgeting experience.

Project Management Certification preferred.

Demonstrated history of successful project delivery.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred or relevant work experience.

10-15 years of systems experience including 3+ years of project leadership.