Job Description
The IT Project Manager I is responsible for leading enterprise-wide, cross- functional strategic initiatives. PMs lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, large- scale application development, systems integration, BPO arrangements, operational efficiency improvements, process engineering and infrastructure upgrade and deployment. This role is expected to lead all project efforts in accordance with the defined organizational project standards, which align with industry best practices. This is an individual contributor role managing matrixed teams, and requires leadership and influencing capabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for implementing the project per the plans
Contributes to defining, planning, orchestrating and delivering the project
Manages all parts for the project life cycle and works with BU IT partners to oversee all SDLC phases of a project
Manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost and quality parameters and escalates at the right time to the PM III, Director IT or Program Manager
Works with the sponsor to validate financial forecasts and provides reconciliation of resources and other project related expenditures
Develops communication plans and interfaces to execute on responsibilities
Prepared input for key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives
Represents project in various project governance and inter- department forums
Chairs weekly Core Team and monthly Operating Committee meetings to review progress with key constituents
Tracks milestone while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan and report deviations
Develops the project documents for review by the sponsor
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Project Manager I’s are responsible for managing regional IT projects.
PMs usually work with Program Manager or PMIII or Director IT, on different types of IT projects
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or technology
Minimum 3 years IT / PM experience in a Multinational Organization
PMP / PRINCE 2 or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification desirable
Focused team player who is comfortable under pressure
Good communication skills
Exposure to PMBOK
Strong presentation skills
Highly organized
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.