IT Project Manager

AditiStaffing; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing company specializing in IT projects is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager Consultant to oversee multiple medium to large projects. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to manage project schedules, communicate statuses, identify risks, and track budgets. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, PMP certification, and over 5 years of IT project management experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management.
• Proven experience working with technical network operations personnel.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional technology & business teams.
• Control release scope and ensure change request processes are followed.
• Communicate status of schedules and open issues to stakeholders.
• Identify internal and external project risks with mitigation plans.

Skills

MS-Office Suite

MS Project

Smartsheets

Google Suite

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

SDLC concepts

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

PMP certification

Job description

The IT Project Manager Consultant will manage multiple medium / large projects for a specific Operations Program. She/he works closely with the solution engineers, operational support staff, and internal Program Manager within the Technology Project Management group, supporting them during the planning and execution phases of projects, once the solution has been defined and accepted. This IT PM is reliable and responsive, with the ability to manage projects end-to-end including planning, communication, issue resolution, and change management.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage cross-functional technology & business teams in the creation and maintenance of project schedules for medium/large complex projects, based on work activities and estimates provided by the solution engineers
• Control release scope by ensuring the change request process is strictly followed throughout life of the project.
• Coordinate activity, drive progress, and track status against project plans, timelines and changing priorities from initiation through closeout
• Communicate status of schedules, open issues, etc. to internal IT Program Manager and leadership. Maintain online dashboards, status reports, and issues lists as required.
• Identify internal and external project risks, develop risk mitigation plans, and assist the project team in removing constraints
• Manage project issue identification, tracking, resolution or escalation as required, and communication with key stakeholders
• Identify and effectively manage remediation efforts resulting from shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Track project time reporting and budget forecasts vs. actuals

Specific Requirements (Technical Knowledge, Software, Etc.)

• Working knowledge of MS-Office Suite and project management tools including MS Project and/or Smartsheets
• Working knowledge of Google Suite including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Google Drive
• Proven experience working with technical network operations personnel across varying functional areas
• Ability to work independently
• Possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Experience leading applications/system implementations
• Strong understanding of and experience with SDLC concepts including Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• 5+ years’ experience in IT project management

Education

• College degree required, BS in related discipline preferred
• PMP certification preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.