IT Project Manager II

Primary Purpose

The IT Project Manager II manages the design and delivery of complex application and IT infrastructure solutions. Typical projects are between $1 million and $3 million dollars in total capital and span from 9-24 months. This position manages and oversees all aspects of a technology project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. Has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors, and contractual deliverable. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control and execute project requirements to ensure business objectives are met.
• Work with IT managers to staff projects.
• Mentor IT staff to help improve their project management skills.
• Define and communicate roles for project team members (functional-technical).
• Establish project budget, track spend and communicate current and project burn rates.
• Work with internal customers and technical resources to develop project plans, detailing work break down structures and critical path.
• Work with internal customers and technical resources to develop project briefs and project scoping documents. Ensure that requirements are contained within defined scope.
• Perform risk management planning, risk identification and mitigation.
• Manage internal customer and external supplier deliverables.
• Develop communication strategies and lead communications with key stakeholders.
• Document and drive issues through resolution, escalating to internal customer, supplier and IT management as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years project management experience and four (4) years of direct work experience in IT.
• Deep experience managing projects through Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Moderate proficiency providing IT support for applications, and network or server administration.
• Moderate proficiency with software and security architectures.
• Experience in effectively communicating business and technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in working on multiple assignments during the same time frame juggling tasks based on relative priorities with supervision commensurate with grade level.
• Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Project, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Skills

• Analytical thinker able to utilize functional understanding of the various components of systems in conjunction with technical knowledge to identify effective and efficient problem resolutions.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills; must communicate effectively with all levels of company personnel.
• Ability to drive Executive level Steering Committee discussions focused on trade-off decisions, resource constraints, budgeting, etc.
• Ability to work well both individually with minimal supervision and in a team environment where the sharing of knowledge is highly regarded and expected.
• Ability to multitask effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate systems requirements verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.