IT Project Manager

Strategic Staffing Solutions; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) is seeking an IT Project Manager for a contract role in St. Louis, MO. The position is a hybrid/onsite arrangement, with a 12+ month duration and a W2 engagement.

The candidate will independently define and manage scope and schedule for large, complex projects, build plans, allocate resources, manage budgets, and drive risk mitigation. A PMP certification, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience with MS Project/Primavera are required.

Qualifications

• PMP Certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• MS Project, Primavera, etc., project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Defines and manages scope and schedule of large/complex projects to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Develops plans and resources for high-risk/complex projects (mega projects).
• Prioritizes projects affecting multiple disciplines or groups.
• Guides team members and manages change
• Reviews vendor contracts and selects appropriate vendors.
• Manages and reports project budget and forecasts.

Skills

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for an IT Project Manager for a contract opportunity with one of our largest clients located in St. Louis, MO!

Title: IT Project Manager
Location:St. Louis, MO – Hybrid/onsite
Duration: 12+ Months
Role Type:W2 contract engagement
Pay Rate: $72-82/HR

Role Description:

• Independently defines and manages scope and schedule of large and complex projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budgets.
• Develops plan and resources (internal/external) for higher risk/impact and more complex projects (mega projects).
• Helps prioritize projects or projects impacting multiple disciplines or groups.
• Sets team members up for success by identifying and addressing their needs proactively, allowing the team to focus on valuable work (i.e., is a servant leader).
• Provides vendor management expertise in reviewing request for proposals, vendor contracts and selecting appropriate vendors.
• Manages demand planning process with Demand Planning group; guides others on the process and understands broader organizational demand planning.
• Manages project budget of large and complex projects, reviews and approves invoices for complex projects.
• Manages and ensures quality of higher risk/impact projects (e.g., coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items) using Waterfall project management methods; interprets and anticipates scope creep.
• Anticipates risks, performs a risk analysis and prepares a preliminary plan to address potential risks.
• Assists in the development, implementation and enhancement of PMO processes, methodology, tools and automation.
• Provides expertise with logistics, problem solve and tweak processes to drive team velocity and ensure full team engagement.
• Removes progress barrier (e.g., cultural, administrative, logistical challenges) and shields the team from external interference to ensure team is fully invested, functional and productive. Can actively manage change control issues as they occur.
• Prepares stakeholders for project delivery, facilitates transparency, adaptation and communicates how mega-projects drive value for the business.
• Facilitates recurring status meetings with stakeholders including Digital Project Managers, Digital Supervisors, and Digital Directors.
• Creates, delivers and implements project change approach, strategy and plan; delivers customer facing and internal change management activities to ensure ongoing stakeholder and user engagement; guides team and peers in the roles and responsibilities of change management.

Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MS Project, Primavera, etc., project management tools.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in project management, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting or project accounting including cost management systems to support project budget, forecast, and spend required.
• 2+ years of experience at large organizations or Fortune 500 companies preferred.