IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Type: 6 Month Contract (Opportunity to Extend) Location: Manhattan, NY Work Model: Onsite Pay Rate: $55 - $58

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of technology solutions
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain project and program momentum
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
• Utilize advanced analytical reasoning to assess program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven optimizations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and technical solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team
• Drive the integration of new technologies and processes, ensuring seamless implementation and alignment with existing systems and practices.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders and making data-driven recommendations for adjustments as needed
• Leading and managing complex Cloud Solutions project initiatives

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles, including agile and waterfall methodologies, and the ability to apply them effectively in project management
• Experience with cloud technologies and platforms to support cloud-based project initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to establish productive working relationships and influence decision-making across cross-functional teams and clients
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and assimilate technical information such as designs, architecture, as well as the Business Logic/Client Journey into your understanding and planning of the Program/Project
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and priorities, demonstrating resilience and flexibility in the face of challenges
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, enabling seamless integration and deployment of software solutions
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, to track progress and manage project deliverables

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Technical development skills experience
• Knowledge of the Card Business
• Certification in project management methodologies, such as PMP, to demonstrate expertise and commitment to professional development
• Experience in the Financial Services Industry