IT Project Manager with EDI Experience

Veredus - DC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee EDI and SaaS implementations. This role requires extensive client-facing experience and the ability to manage large multi-million dollar projects effectively. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, ability to motivate teams, and proficiency in project management methodologies, with a focus on delivering results aligned with client expectations.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Consultant Lunches and Outings

Dental Benefits

Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)

Vision

401K

Dedicated Consulting Services Representative

Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years of Project/Program Management experience preferred.
• 5 - 10 years of EDI Solutions/Applications delivery experience preferred.
• Experience managing delivery using the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Manage to a structured project management process/methodology.
• Improve effectiveness of the project and meet client objectives.
• Manage relationships with clients and staff in sales, IT, operations.

Skills

Dynamic Problem Solver

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors Degree in Business, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Veredus recently named one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work for in 2012″ by Staffing Industry Analysts!

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager role entails the management of EDI and SaaS implementations. To succeed, the Project Manager must have substantial client facing experience, demonstrated a high level of success in delivering large scale multi-million dollar projects, and have experience in working closely with clients to build an effective partnership.

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing to a structured project management process/methodology by developing and implementing documentation for all project phases
• Improve effectives of the project and efficiently meet and manage client objectives and expectations
• Manage to a defined project budget
• Outline top down and bottom up deliverables and acceptance criteria; beginning with the ultimate output of the project and working into the details to see how to produce the most effective output for the client and or organization
• Identify processes and conflict processes to create deliverables
• Develop project milestone reviews
• Manage relationships with clients and staff in the sales, IT, operations organization
• Provide technology and business consultation
• Manage vendors, including the establishment of service level agreements
• Work closely to align technology planning with client
• Provide reporting support for client and organizational leaders
• Provide strong business acumen and execute project solutions
• Manage scheduling, cost control and changes

Qualifications

Required Skills, Experience, Knowledge:

• 10 - 15 years of Project/Program Management experience preferred
• 5 - 10 years of EDI Solutions/Applications delivery experience preferred
• 5 – 10 years of Customer/Client Facing experience preferred
• Experience managing delivery using the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Dynamic Problem Solver with customer focus
• Ability to motivate a team to meet tight project timelines
• Fluent with Microsoft Project & Project Task planning & dependencies.
• Supervisory experience (managing PM's & other resources)
• Deep experience in project status & financial reporting.
• Detail-oriented
• Must have very strong interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to partner with others, and be able manage complex relationships
• Experience with the Six-Sigma Process or similar methodologies
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Computer Science or related field

Additional Information

Why Veredus?

Candidates work with a professional recruiter whose average experience is eight years in the industry. That means they have intimate knowledge of the Information Technology industry and market trends-who is in demand now and who will be next. Your Veredus Recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and desires. They also counsel their candidates in resume writing, interviewing, and career planning so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it. Additionally, Veredus provides the following benefits:

o Medical Benefits
o Consultant Lunches and Outings
o Dental Benefits
o Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)
o Vision
o ATOP-Accrued Time Off Program
o 401K
o Consultant Web-Site
o Name Plates
o Care packages/Survival packs
o Dedicated Consulting Services Representative