Job Title : Digital Technologies- IT Project Manager
Duration: 3+ Months
Location: Newark, NJ- 07102
Pay Rate: $65/hr
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to coordinate and manage technology deployment and implementation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IT project management, hardware and software deployment, project planning, resource coordination, and stakeholder management.
This role involves managing project activities from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are delivered according to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and manage IT projects, including hardware and software deployment and implementation.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
- Coordinate the analysis, acquisition, implementation, installation, and rollout of new hardware and software.
- Monitor project progress against milestones, timelines, and budgets.
- Conduct risk analysis, identify potential issues, and implement appropriate resolution strategies.
- Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team members.
- Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements by collaborating with internal stakeholders and end users.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution and successful deployment.
- Manage vendor activities, track deliverables, and ensure adherence to project requirements.
- Review project deliverables and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Provide guidance and leadership to team members and support overall project objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Moderate to extensive knowledge and experience in IT project management.
- Experience managing IT deployment, implementation, or rollout projects.
- Strong project planning, scheduling, and resource management skills.
- Experience developing project estimates, status reports, and tracking project budgets.
- Knowledge of risk management, issue resolution, and project milestone tracking.
- Experience gathering and documenting technical and business requirements.
- Strong stakeholder, vendor, and cross-functional team coordination skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently with moderate guidance and direction.
Preferred Experience
- Experience coordinating enterprise-level hardware and software deployments.
- Experience managing multiple project activities within a broader IT program.
- Ability to lead project initiatives and provide guidance to other team members.
- Experience ensuring successful technology adoption and operational readiness
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.