Senior IT Project Manager-MS Office

This range is provided by Zeektek. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base Pay Range $60.00/hr - $65.00/hr Responsible for managing high budget projects with multi‑function and multi‑region impacts through the project lifecycle. Includes collaborating with other project managers (PMs) on project/program interdependencies, managing risks, executive level reporting, and executing on strategic goals and objectives. Uses industry best practices to achieve the highest degree of project success for all implementations. Manages large and/or complex projects through the project lifecycle, including developing charters, plans, schedules, and budgets; allocating resources; monitoring performance against schedule, budget, and quality targets; managing changes, issues and risks; and providing regular communication to program management and other areas within the organization. Establishes and maintains effective communication with other project managers, cross‑functional project teams, and internal/external customers in order to identify key plan tasks and due dates. Provides guidance in the application toolset required to code, test and troubleshoot applications for new development and on‑going support, and direct the activities of all technical resources on the project. Foster a positive and engaged work environment. Mentor associates and give guidance on associate development. Ensures business partners’ expectations are met, gain understanding when desired outcomes are not feasible and provide alternative solutions to meet objective(s). Conducts feasibility studies and performs cost/benefit analysis on projects. Establishes and maintains best practices and consistent project management policies and guidelines in line with IT project management methodologies. Education Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related work experience 10+ years in a project management position Hands‑on experience in managing complex, technical projects Preferred Education PMP, CSM or other relevant professional designation 5+ years in insurance/reinsurance Six Sigma or other process improvement training Skills Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel) Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge Keen understanding of project dependencies and program interdependencies Ability to quickly adapt to new methods and work under tight deadlines Highly advanced ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously, in accordance with goals Advanced investigative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Ability to work independently and also coordinate activities of a team Highly advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions; ability to conceptualize and design multiple ideas/solutions for projects Highly advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines Highly advanced persuasion and negotiation skills when working with internal and external customers Preferred Skills Experience with Project Management Office and/or PMO delivery models Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Contract Job Function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Information Technology Project Manager jobs in Chesterfield, MO. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zeektek