• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges
• Establish project governance and communication protocols
• Create and maintain project documentation, including project charters, scope statements, and work breakdown structures (WBS)
• Lead and manage geographically- dispersed project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication and action items
• Monitor project progress and performance against plan, identifying and addressing deviations
• Track project budget and expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines
• Manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to effectively manage projects
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders on a regular basis
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization
• Act as a liaison between the IT department and other business units
• Ensure project deliverables are completed and meet quality standards
• Conduct project closure activities, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder sign-off
• Evaluate project performance and identify lessons learned for future projects
• Prepare and present project reports to management
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in project management
• Contribute to the development and improvement of project management methodologies and processes
• Participate in IT strategic planning and budgeting activities
• Mentor and coach junior project team members
• Manage vendor relationships as needed for project success
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training:
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- Associates in a related field preferred
- Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) certification required
- PMP certification preferred
- ITIL certification preferred
Experience:
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- 5+ years of direct experience in IT project management, managing high-dollar projects, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget
- General understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and emerging technologies
- Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks
- Experience negotiating with vendors and stakeholders to achieve project goals

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

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• Experience managing high dollar-value projects ranging in complexity

• Experience managing geographically separated project teams
• Experience managing projects in traditional waterfall and/or agile methodologies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Please refer the Job description for details