Project Manager

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a directly related field
• 5+ years of professional information technology experience in area of assignment.
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Project Management Tools (MS Project, MS Planner, Excel)
• Other relevant IT Certifications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with vendor management
• Experience with procurement
• Experience with budget management

Job Description

• Serves as Project Manager over complex software, hardware, network, and technically difficult projects; validates deliverables associated with the approved business case and project charter; identifies and mitigates project risk; and performs quality assurance duties.
• Secures internal and external resources for the project; coordinates the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, including vendor selection; negotiates contracts with vendors, as assigned; and develops project schedules and manages to achieve deadlines.
• Develops a detailed project schedule to monitor progress and completion of tasks assigned to various project staff, both internal and external. Prepares, reviews, and maintains reports, plans, presentations, and other documentation; researches, analyzes, reviews and approves information; develops and implements recommendations; and ensures compliance with project contracts and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manages expectations, facilitates change requests, monitors and controls deliverables, and keeps project stakeholders informed through regular project status reports and other communication channels (e.g., stand up meetings, weekly newsletters, quarterly summary reports). Provides accurate reporting to the Technology Solutions PMO Manager and Technology Solutions Senior Leadership.
• Coordinates with vendors, departments, and/or external agencies; attends and facilitates meetings; provides user support and training, as assigned; assists with developing operational policies and procedures; and assesses client or department needs. Provides recommendations to ensure projects stay on track according to established project schedules.
• Manages an assigned budget; monitors and approves expenditure; evaluates needs and allocates/requests resources; prepares cost estimates; researches and analyzes data and reviews the work of others; and makes and approves budget-related recommendations in area of assignment.
• Archives project deliverables and other documents; validates end user acceptance of the solution; and ensures that the expected business value is achieved.