Project Manager, IT, Product & Portfolio Center - Remote

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex IT projects or programs, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, timeline, and strategic priorities, while applying project management best practices and adapting project management methods and tools suited to the project’s needs.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration with IT, business leadership & stakeholders, and vendors to define requirements, manage dependencies, and resolve issues.
• PARTNERS WITH EXECUTIVES, BUSINESS SPONSORS, AND IT LEADERSHIP TO DEFINE SCOPE, PRIORITIZE WORK AND MANAGEPROGRAM OR CROSS PROJECT DEPENDENCIES.
• DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS PROJECT ARTIFACTS (CHARTERS, SCHEDULES, RISK LOGS, STATUS REPORTS, CHANGE REQUESTS) TO SUPPORT GOVERNANCE AND STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION.
• MANAGES PROJECT RESOURCES, ASSIGNMENTS, AND CAPACITY TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION AND ALIGNMENT WITH PRIORITIES.
• IDENTIFIES AND ESCALATES RISKS, ISSUES, AND CHANGES TO PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE BODIES.
• PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND MENTORING TO PROJECT MANAGERS AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS TO STRENGTHEN ACS PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred Degree: Master's Degree in relevant discipline.
• Certificate(s) or License(s): PMPrequired; Agile/Scrum certification a plus.
• Years of experience: 7-10 years of technology project management expertise.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Expertise in enterprise project/program management and governance practices.
• Strong leadership and executive presence, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced knowledge of project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Advanced skills in stakeholder management and communication, robust risk management, and change management.
• Ability to manage multiple project programs or initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Planview, MS Project, Jira, ADO, or equivalent).
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets (forecasting, cost-tracking, and variance analysis) and vendor contracts.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and elevate project management capabilities across teams.
• Proven ability to foster trusting, collaborative relationships with business and IT leaders while holding teams accountable for commitments and outcomes.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional travel- 10-15% - may be required for department or program/projectmeetings, vendor management, or enterprise workshops.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent sitting and use of computer equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting materials up to 10lbs.
• Availability and ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed, to be on call and/or to fulfill job responsibilities and requirements.

BENEFITS

• ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy;
• medical, dental, retirement benefits,
• wellness programs,
• professional development programs to enhance staff skills.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.