IT Project Manager

IT Project ManagerBirmingham, AlabamaHybridContract$53/hr - $55/hrHybrid contract role in Birmingham, AL for an IT Project Manager with hands-on Jira skills, experience managing projects with various languages and PMP. In this role you will interact closely with the business and upper management and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and within scope. Contract Duration: 6 months +Required Skills & ExperienceHS Diploma or equivalent requiredJira, project planning (MS project or Clarizen/AdaptiveWork), transitioning between platforms (on prem to a cloud solution)Bachelor's degree, preferably in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related technical field degree4 years of Information Technology (IT) experience with at least 2 years being IT project management experience working in a structured project environmentKnowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and hardwareExcellent knowledge and competence in project management methodologiesExperience using MS Project, MS Office or similar applicationsExperience leading and working independently as an IT Project Manager on large scale corporate projects or initiativesExperience with project management (PM) or Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, along with PM techniques and methodologiesExperience with project planning, scheduling, tracking and reportingExperience with project risk and issue managementExperience with change management and process improvementExperience educating, training and mentoring project teamsSolid communication and relationship building skillsDesired Skills & ExperienceExperience in software engineering or IT InfrastructureExperience as an Information Technology (IT) functional subject matter expert (SME)2 years of experience as an IT Project ManagerHands-on coding experience or LLMsWhat You Will Be DoingDaily ResponsibilitiesPlan, direct, guide and implement IT projects and programs which support Corporate strategic objectivesUtilize divisional standard project management methodology and solution delivery method to ensure proper performance and execution when completing projectsCreate positive, professional relationships with both internal and external customersAnalyze technical and business processes and implement improvementsConsistently provide visibility into projects and report progress of projects to management and governing bodiesManage risks and issues that occur during project lifecycle including strategic directionMentor, educate and train project teams, team members and fellow PMs on project management best practicesDelegate tasks to appropriate IT PMs and ensure completion of tasksAttend technical training sessions and classes as requiredAnalyze and review Information Technology Project Office (ITPO) metrics and key performance indicators of various IT efforts across different solution demographics including size and riskYou will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.Specialization:Project Management