Project Manager I - Information Technology

About the Role

The Project Manager I is an entry-level position for a career in Project Management under the direct supervision of Project Manager II or III or a Senior IT Manager. The Project Manager I will typically be responsible for the schedule, deliverable, customer satisfaction, and technical performance of an assigned project. The project or program generally represents temporary structured work effort to deploy/upgrade/ or optimize a business goal. Alternatively, the Project Manager I may act in a supporting role to the Project Manager of a larger program.

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Manager and Project Team in Project Planning and Scheduling, with close supervision.
• Able to Plan, Execute, Monitor and Control assigned discrete projects or activities to ensure assignments are completed on time and deadlines are met.
• With guidance, able to apply best practices in project management to ensure projects: (1) are completed on time and within budget and scope, (2) produce a quality product, and (3) result in customer satisfaction.
• Review deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and quality prior to delivery to customer.
• Ensure project and product documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Maintain project records, prepare status reports, take meeting minutes, and ensure documents are accessible.
• Able to maintain positive relationships with customers; both internal and external.
• Basic ability to create and give project management review presentations, with oversight.
• Exhibits future growth potential in a fast-paced matrix environment.
• Able to capture and submit change notices to the Change Advisory Board.
• Ensure contracts, purchase orders and status reports are maintained, as required.
• Able to identify potential project risks and elevate to project leadership, able to support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Proactively engage in continuous process improvement and promote positive changes within the company.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred, or 5+ years of functional experience may substitute.
• Related functional experience is required.
• Basic knowledge of project management methods, tools, and techniques, including Agile methodologies.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, and Project.
• CAPM®/PMP® or Scrum Master preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Able to understand the five phases of Project Management and the role of the project manager.
• Experience leading a small team within a functional area, or performance in a support or administrative area.
• Basic skills in time management, meeting facilitation, and problem-solving.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing.
• Basic ability to negotiate and apply tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnel.
• Strong interpersonal / teaming skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and as a member of a project team.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
• May require domestic and international travel (25% to 50%) and valid US passport.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• Flexible Vacation & PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.

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