Technical IT Project Manager

About the role

Our Client is seeking a Technical IT Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects involving IT infrastructure, systems, and organizational change management. This role focuses on managing projects with significant IT content, working closely with Systems Analysts, Business Process Champions, and cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Clarify project objectives and constraints with Systems Analysts and Business Process Champions.
• Estimate and manage resources effectively to achieve project goals.
• Collaborate with project sponsors, Business Process Champions, and cross-functional teams to develop scope, deliverables, work plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Implement and manage changes to ensure project goals are met.
• Identify and mitigate risks and opportunities across multiple projects.
• Drive issues forward, identify root causes, and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Perform project planning, implementation, and reporting using formal and informal tools to mitigate cost, schedule, and technical impacts.
• Assess proposed projects to establish achievable plans within schedule, budget, and customer requirements.
• Actively manage the critical path to anticipate and address risks before they impact the project.
• Ensure internal team consensus and alignment for project success.
• Provide consistent project updates to stakeholders, including status, risks, mitigations, dependencies, and progress.
• Manage vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating deliverables.
• Apply industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of IT project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, business systems implementations, and global IT projects involving mergers & acquisitions, ERP systems, networking, voice, compliance, IT security, and vendor management.
• Proven ability to work with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Experience managing projects through waterfall and hybrid methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management software tools and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven leadership and management qualities.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 – $120,000.