Project Manager

Insight Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in New York is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major cloud migration initiative. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing complex infrastructure projects, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a foundational understanding of technology. You will lead cross-functional teams and ensure project goals are met efficiently within the stipulated timeline. This role values diverse talent and promotes an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience leading complex infrastructure projects within a large enterprise.
• Experience working with media engineering and/or post-production teams.
• Foundational understanding of software and infrastructure engineering technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple programs and large projects.
• Develop and maintain project scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Communicate project expectations, risks, and escalations effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

B.S./B.A. degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful execution of a large cloud migration project, while meeting performance, quality, and scheduling goals. The project manager will be expected to plan and execute in a hybrid waterfall and agile environment. This position requires strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills. Must have a strong technical foundation and ability to quickly develop deep understanding of the strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple programs and large projects
• Develop and maintain project scope, schedule, and budgets
• Manage and update detailed project plan, roadmaps, and trackers to monitor and track progress
• Communicate project expectations, risks, and escalations effectively and timely across all levels of the organization
• Manage project resource capacity, identify overallocated resources and build mitigation strategies
• Plan and maintain strong mitigation strategies against possible risks and issues
• Lead cross functional teams towards shared goals against tight timelines
• Communicate weekly and monthly project status
• Provide input towards constantly improving processes with the intention of efficiency and automation

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• B.S./B.A. degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years' experience leading complex infrastructure projects within a large enterprise
• Experience working with media engineering and/or post-production teams
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, etc.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, as well as strong and consistent attention to detail
• Foundational understanding of software and infrastructure engineering technologies (compute, storage, network, database, cloud, DevOps, infrastructure as code)
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to coordinate and influence team members from global teams with diverse backgrounds, business objectives, and time zone constraints
• Adaptable performer who can lead effectively under pressure and through significant change
• Ability and desire to continually learn about new technologies, project management methodologies, and adapt to ever-changing business and industry needs