IT Project Manager

Job Summary

The required candidate should manage key client simultaneous projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize the progress of the project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Lead process of issue identification and resolution
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirement and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate field of study or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in project management, especially larger projects with established firms.
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• ITIL or ITSM certifications are preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is mandatory
• The candidate must be available immediately to join GBM

Core Competencies:

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability
• Proficiency with related software tools including but not limited to ProjectManager.com, JIRA, MS Excel, etc.