Description
The IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing multiple small to medium sized software development projects concurrently from inception through final implementation; including: project planning, task management, communication, budget estimation, issue tracking, follow-up and coordination of tasks, business analysis and development issues.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Facilitate moderately scaled software development or strategic business project, by breaking down the business goal into manageable deliverables/phases, and mapping out tasks and planning associated.
- Understand and be able to document business concepts and functions contextually and quickly, as relates to project and issues stemming from it.
- Work with the business unit to evaluate and prioritize projects/enhancements based on business risk and financial/cost impact.
- Coordinate resources from business unit(s), IT, management to assign and track tasks and deliverables.
- Manage follow up and action items from project meetings, with assignees, to insure timely completion.
- Create and manage appropriate communication methods to a variety of stakeholders (management, project team, Sr. Management).
- Evaluate and escalate risk, as relates to project deliverables, timing, issues, resources, etc.
- Proactively communicate with business unit and management to report upon status and solicit project feedback and concerns.
- Direct Business Analysts in support of project definition and implementation
- Demonstrate solid communication, issue management, and coordination skills.
- Demonstrate ability to act as trusted advisor and advocate for business unit assigned.
- Demonstrate ability to adjust project management style and approach based on project scope/business unit.
Qualifications:
5+ years experience in financial services industry.
Prior experience in running large scale/complex software development or strategic business projects. Preferable to have executed and successfully delivered more than five such projects.
BS or BA degree required.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
Must have hands-on experience with MS Project and MS Visio
Must have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Must have prior experience working with investment management systems.
References from previous jobs are required.
Essential Responsibilities:
30% Responsible for managing a multiple small to medium sized software development projects concurrently.
15% Manage assigned business unit queue (maintenance and enhancements), and coordinate with related IT resources and management, with little to no Management oversight.
10% Directly manage Business Analysts in support of project definition and implementation
10% Directly manage and oversee Jr. project manager(s) in support of project definition and implementation
20% Demonstrate solid communication, issue management, and coordination skills.
10% Demonstrate ability to act as trusted advisor and advocate for business unit assigned.
5% Demonstrate ability to adjust project management style and approach based on project scope/business unit.
Application Requirements
- Client will not accept subcontractors
- Project Manager
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- and Life Insurance for Full-time W2 Consultants. Supplemental Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance
- Dependent Care Assistance. 401(k) with Roth feature. Free E-learning Courses