IT SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

About the role

The IT Sr. Project Manager manages overall coordination of IT solution programs or projects, from planning through implementation. This role also involves process‑related solutions and development projects, collaborating across diverse teams on significant initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and implementation of an entire program or project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers, and planning the project release.
• Provide feedback, advice, project updates, and encouragement to team members.
• Set program or project scope, priorities, deadlines, and deliverable schedules based on project requirements.
• Schedule work activities and meetings.
• Provide regular reports/updates on program or project activities and progress to project stakeholders.
• Ensure all program or project documentation (workflows, requirements, training & “How‑to” documentation) is provided as part of the project.
• Resolve complex program or project‑related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Assist with development and implementation of the IT Strategy and roadmap.
• Manage the relationship between contracted vendors or consultants and management.
• Facilitate discussions and consensus among various program or project stakeholders, such as analysts, programmers, sponsors, and users.
• Work across departments to ensure their needs and wants are included.
• Hold others and vendors accountable for deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in IT or a Business‑Related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with program or project management methodologies for intricate, multifaceted projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Outlook (e‑mail), and MS Project.
• Experience with direct payroll transformation ownership.
• Background in IT programs or project management with five or more years managing complex projects.
• One to two years in a leadership position.
• Substantial experience at a mid‑sized (or larger) company managing financial and construction applications and process‑improvement programs or projects.
• Experience must exhibit progressively increasing project management and business acumen.

Preferred qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Experience using Viewpoint – VISTA Construction Management software.
• Experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to travel by automobile or airplane to conduct business meetings, review performance audits, and attend conferences.
• On‑call availability and periodic after‑hours work.

Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels of the company.
• Ability to develop written documentation for all items related to project activities.
• Ability to use basic math, geometry, and algebra.
• Exceptionally self‑motivated with strong leadership skills.
• Keen attention to detail with superior analytical, evaluative, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to motivate in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to evaluate and advise management on all aspects associated with business improvement projects.
• Expertise in analyzing problems to determine root causes and selecting the best course of action for effective resolutions.
• Strong mediation skills to achieve goals/objectives and compromises during project planning, development, and implementation.

Travel

Up to 15% travel by automobile or airplane; on‑call availability and periodic after‑hours work may be required.