IT Project Manager

Ohio  ‐ Onsite
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Description

  • Position is Full-time in Cleveland, OH. Must reside in area. Direct Hire, NO C2C
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
  • Long-term Contract Opportunity.

IT Project Manager

Leads large Information Technology projects and engagements through phases of systems upgrade and development including requirement gathering, planning, and implementation. Minimizes exposure and risk on projects. Coordinates and facilitates the execution of multifaceted technology initiatives in line with strategic plans and operating objectives. Manages life cycles, vendors, sponsors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities of IT Project Manager:

  • Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and its scope: Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities (may include resources outside of IT); reviews deliverables, project milestones, and final project outcome before passing to internal or external clients.
  • Manages life cycle of IT projects including project risks/issues and escalates them by mitigation plans; tracks and communicates changes so that milestones can be reached.
  • Manages relationship, communication, and training with project stakeholders, sponsors and vendors by keeping them closely engaged in all aspects of the project and escalating issues. Incorporates projects/licensing into IT project prioritization and Project Management process.
  • Releases resources back to the department manager and finalizes project closure.
  • Coordinates efforts with director to prepare IT department project budgets. Monitors budgets to ensure that IT spending is appropriately tracked and within established budget guidelines.
  • Establishes and works closely with business and legal to negotiate vendor contracts/agreements for projects such as SOW's, NDA and BOMs along with other agreements pertaining to projects.
  • Integrates projects with other IT departmental or business areas and stakeholders to ensure integration of assigned project plans and agreement on strategic choices including procurement.
  • Develops and provides technical training to customers and staff as required. Develops and maintains documentation that provides user functionality and protects data assets.

Requirements of IT Project Manager:

  • Degree with a focus in Business Management, Information Technology, or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, directly related job experience providing IT project management, utilization, and support for systems/applications across various platforms, where several years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement.
  • Five (5) years prior project management experience working with medium to large scale IT projects. Professional project management certification is preferred (PMP) and/or Six Sigma training certification.
  • Manages projects through proven skills in problem analysis/solutions, cost/benefit analysis, change management, risk and issue management, balancing multiple priorities, and being able to explain technical information to non-technical colleagues and customers.

Submit resume to:

Krista Hackman

(see below)

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race. color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

Please no third party recruiting agencies

Start date
n.a
From
LRSolutions, LLC
Published at
17.03.2018
Project ID:
1522937
Contract type
Freelance
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