IT Project Manager job vacancy

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TITLE: IT Project Manager

Qualifications

8+ years of experience as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment
BA or BS or equivalent experience is required; MA or MS is a plus
PMP preferred
Experience in Financial Services, Alternative Assets or Banking

Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with 5 -10 team members including Vendors, Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel

A proven track record of successfully implementing software or web development projects using Agile methodologies
Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Proven ability to lead software development projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
Efficient in Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Visio, Microsoft Office and Agile Project Management tools such as DevOps or equivalent
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Experience interacting with employees at all levels including the executive level
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models
Expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
Balanced business/technical background:
- Sufficient level of technical background to provide leadership to development teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues
- Ability to provide leadership to business analysts and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value

Essential Functions

Oversee aspects of IT projects including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities as well as monitoring and summarizing progress
Develop a detailed project plan including project schedule, issues/risk log, and regular reporting to monitor and track progress
Follow Release and Change Management SDLC processes
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Evaluate business processes, anticipating requirements, and uncovering areas for improvement
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Track project performance to analyze the successful completion of goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with associates
Develop presentations, diagrams and process maps to document needs
Update, implement, and maintain procedures
Prepare reports for upper management