Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Job Title:
Project Manager

Duration: 11 months Contract - Contract to hire

Location:
Paramus, NJ

POSITION PURPOSE

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We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project/Program Manager to coordinate the creation and launch of three or more parallel and interdependent complex IT projects in the area of customer applications.

This is a contract position with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of project managers, system analysts, developers, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of these projects on time and within budget.

If you have a passion for delivering complex IT projects and a track record of success, we encourage you to apply!

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with Sr Leadership and Customer Application Team to secure product roadmaps
• Structure projects in early stage, including production of business cases and their approvals.
• Implement a governance model for all projects and operate their financial management
• Define project scopes, goals and deliverables that support business strategy in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with various IT groups to ensure alignment with overall strategy and goals
• Contribute to the creation of Sub-Project Teams and related project launches
• Direct and manage projects either directly or by leading other Project Managers
• Develop consolidated project plan and associated comprehensive documentation for communication to Sr Management and Executive level
• Manage project interdependencies
• Effectively communicate projects/program expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve projects/program goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments in collaboration with senior management.
• Identify and manage project/program dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project/program scope, identify potential crises, and prepare contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the program.
• Organize project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements to pay attention to for future projects
• Coach/mentor team members on Project Management skills

QUALIFICATIONS

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High School diploma or GED equivalent required
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Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT project management
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Proven experience successfully leading and managing multiple, parallel complex IT projects
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Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
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Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential

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Strong experience in managing project teams and stakeholders
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Strong familiarity with project management software
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Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
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Excellent leadership, communication, listening and interpersonal skills
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
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Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
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Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
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Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
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Experience in leading contract project teams

CERTIFICATION: PMP Certification required