PROJECT MANAGER - Project mgmt

• Seeking an experienced, hands - on Project Manager (PM) who demonstrates knowledge and experience with project management methodologies with an emphasis on large COTS implementation s .
• The PM will possess superb communication and interpersonal skills needed to collaborate with vendors, development team s and executive stakeholders for project updates .
• This person will manage the overall coordination of projects that involve development of IT applications and various initiatives that support the IT Infrastructure, from planning through implementation.
• Responsibilities include setting project scope, priorities, deadlines and deliverable schedules as well as facilitating discussions and Scrum ceremonies with the project team .
• The person will manage project risks, issues, and ensure consensus among various project stakeholders, such as analysts, applications develop ers and business customers .
• Manage ment and monitor ing of project budgets and expenditures is required .

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the overall planning, execution, and completion of assigned projects within time and budget constraints .
• W ork with business analysts, IT managers and stakeholders to assess primary project objectives, benefits, and involvement of internal and external stakeholders for new initiatives assigned .
• Coordinate and lead planning sessions , and timeline reviews for project development and execution .
• Create project charter to d efine project objectives and scope to serve as compass for project direction .
• Create detailed schedule, project parameters, milestone plans, and budget expectations
• Ensure project tasks are accounted for in project DevOps system backlogs and Sprint plans.
• Facilitate and lead daily Scrum calls, routine Sprint and Capacity planning sessions, and ensure standard project ceremonies
• Work with IT/resource managers to identify and assign project activities in accordance with team members strengths and experience.
• Conduct risk and issue analysis to reduce unforeseen obstacles and costs ; document, address and escalate to management.
• Conduct periodic scope, schedule, and cost reviews to identify needed adjustments .
• Provide accurate weekly status and project updates, liaising with executives and other departments Provide
• summarized project plan documentation to PMO, IT Leadership, ELT Sponsors and other stakeholders as needed
• Measure project performance and progress throughout the project ; suggest corrective actions to keep project on target.
• Ma intain accurate project information, schedule and activit y assignments in FleetPrides project management system .
• Manage and document project changes, risks and issues that impact the project scope, schedule or budget.
• Provide direction and support to team members to deliver results on schedule and within budget limits .
• Drive decision - making as it relates to project activities.
• Ensure any established SLAs and minimum KPIs set by the PMO for assigned projects are met .
• Adhere and comply with the IT standard processes and procedures .

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science or related field required.
• 8+ years overall IT experience with extensive hands - on experience in project management.
• Project management certificate a plus.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Experience and t horough understanding of project/program management governance, techniques, and methods and frameworks (Scrum, waterfall, and hybrid . )
• Experience using PPM tools and DevOps tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps required.
• Must be detail - oriented, organized, service - oriented, and responsible.
• Must have h igh - level management and leadership skills.
• A background in applications development is preferred and five or more years of experience managing complex projects.
• Experience in cross - departmental coordination and team building a must
• Financial tracking and reporting of project expenses.
• Experience managing projects with a variety of technologies, platforms and development languages .
• Experience using change management protocols to develop and implement best practices .

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects (including governance, BI and infrastructure), activities and tasks under time constraints.
• Ability to communicate project scope, status and issues with corporate executives and stakeholders.
• The ability to effectively convey and understand information through both spoken and written means,
• ensuring clear and comprehensive communication.
• The ability to use logic to examine and measure a problem.
• Managing ones time productively and efficiently. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The primary environment is characterized by ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment.

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