Job Description

Role: IT Project Manager

Location: Remote

Project description

- Leads and manages large technical projects
- Defining work strategies, aligning these with resources and desired client outcomes, and oversight of planning and execution of the work
- Ensuring technology solutions are managed to support business strategies, often working with senior management
- Directing the integration of technical aspects of all related projects/programs.
- Conducting analyses, needs assessments, and cost/benefit assessments and helping to broker other technology services
- Monitoring financials to ensure budget compliance
- Release management

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex projects to achieve key business objectives
• Direct cross-functional and/or cross-segment teams
• Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business
• Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
• Defining and managing project schedules, resources and delivery commitments
• Managing Scrum standup meetings
• Setting up tasks using the CA Agile Central tool
• Performing data collection and analysis activities using MS Excel
• Conducting weekly project meetings to ensure deadlines are being met and the project is kept on target
• Collaborating with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure successful outcomes
• Creating/Updating project status reports for program rollup and management review
• Mitigating and managing project risks and issues

Must have Skills

• Infrastructure Project Experience: Proficient in managing infrastructure projects, particularly in migrating from legacy to modern technologies.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates excellent people skills, fostering effective communication and collaboration within teams.
• Adaptability: Highly flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements and environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Possesses strong technical expertise, enabling rapid comprehension of complex concepts and effective leadership in assigned engagements.
• Consulting Abilities: Skilled in providing consulting services and solutions, driving successful outcomes in projects.
• Team Integration: Actively engages in team meetings, swiftly establishing a cohesive presence within project teams.

Nice to have

• Cloud Computing Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud technologies and services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud can be advantageous in modernizing infrastructure.
• Project Management Certification: Having a project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) would enhance project management capabilities.
• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools can streamline tasks in modernization projects.
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Understanding cybersecurity principles and best practices is valuable in ensuring the security of modernized systems.
• Vendor Relationships: Building and maintaining strong relationships with technology vendors can facilitate access to the latest technologies and resources.

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