Contract Project Manager

Shulman Fleming & Partners; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Contract IT Project Manager to lead remote projects in the Eastern time zone. This role involves defining project scope, developing comprehensive plans, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. With a focus on delivering results, the Project Manager will track milestones, manage dependencies, and proactively address challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a remote work environment!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in IT.
• PMP or PRINCE II certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with IT teams.
• Develop full-scale project plans and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Track project milestones and manage expectations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Contract IT Project Manager

100% Remote, MUST be in Eastern time to qualify

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to milestones and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with IT Teams and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Update dashboards
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Identify and track issues in Excel
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Understanding of full trade lifecycle.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management in the information technology sector.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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