IT project manager

IT Project Manager

Location: Dallas, TX, Peoria, IL or Nashville TN

Duration: 2 years

Job Description:

The main function of an IT project/program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Manage backup, security and user help system.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
• Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.

Skills:

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

Expert knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.

Expert knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

Expert knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

Typical Day or Week in the Role:

Typical task breakdown and rhythm

Interaction level with team

Team Structure

Work environment description

Typical task breakdown:

• Scrum master
• Azure DevOps
• Monitoring resource allocations
• Presentations/communications on projects they are working on
• Scheduling/facilitating meetings
• Putting PowerPoints together

Team Structure:

- Working as a shared resource, working across multiple teams.

Candidate Requirements:

Years of experience required

Degrees or certifications required

Education & Experience Required:

- Degree with 5+ year experience

- No degree, must have 10+ years' experience in this capacity

- Certification required (Scrum master certification, etc.)

Top 3 Skills:

1. Project Management/Scrum Master Certification

2. MS office experience

Additional Technical Skills:

(Required) - Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

- Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time.

- Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

- Expert knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.

- Expert knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

- Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

- Expert knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:

- Choppy tenure or long gaps of employment.

- Frequent new employment.

- Oversharing resumes/cut and paste resumes. WD wants a concise and summarized resume on accomplishments and skills.