Senior IT Project Manager, Applications — Remote/Hybrid

DEXTER TECHNOLOGIES INC; Texas; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DEXTER TECHNOLOGIES INC is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager – Applications to lead complex software initiatives in a manufacturing context.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, align projects with IT strategy, govern budgets and vendor contracts, and drive milestones from conception through delivery. Flexible work-from-home options are available, and the role requires strong Agile and traditional project management experience.

Qualifications

• Strong Project Management experience with good understanding of Agile frameworks.
• Experience Managing Applications, software development project implementations, custom built, COTS and SaaS solutions, upgrades, Cloud migrations and integrations
• Experience in Scrum project management with good understanding of traditional framework
• Responsible for all aspects of a project including managing milestones, identifying and tracking issues and risks, and driving the team to meet project goals.
• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to align ongoing efforts
• Contributing to the team by participating in solution definition and removing roadblocks
• Establishing strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and vendor teams; Coordinates vendor selection and contracting.
• Ensuring alignment of project objectives with the overall IT strategy and roadmap
• Ensures project or framework specific governance is implemented
• M&A experience and experience with integration is desired

Responsibilities

• Lead software projects and integrations from initiation to delivery.
• Manage milestones, issues, risks and cross-functional dependencies.
• Collaborate with leadership to align projects with business goals and IT strategy.
• Define solutions, remove blockers and drive delivery through completion.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts and vendor contracts to meet objectives.
• Establish governance and ensure adherence to project framework requirements.

Skills

Project management

Agile frameworks

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

PMP certification

CSM certification

Job description

Dexter Technologies Inc., is a leading provider of Staffing and Recruiting Services. For over two decades, we have put countless professionals to work at exciting opportunities. We are proud of the fact that many of them have been promoted to more senior roles: management, senior management, and senior executive leadership positions.

We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the following position for our client:

Senior IT Project Manager – Applications

Type: Direct Hire

Location: Columbia City, IN

Key responsibilities include:

· Strong Project Management experience with good understanding of Agile frameworks.

· Experience Managing Applications, software development project implementations, custom built, COTS and SaaS solutions, upgrades, Cloud migrations and integrations

· Experience in Scrum project management with good understanding of traditional framework

· Responsible for all aspects of a project including managing milestones, identifying and tracking issues and risks, and driving the team to meet project goals.

· Partner with leadership and stakeholders to align ongoing efforts.

· Contributing to the team by participating in solution definition and removing roadblocks

· Establishing strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders.

· Managing budgets, forecasts and vendor teams; Coordinates vendor selection and contracting.

· Ensuring alignment of project objectives with the overall IT strategy and roadmap

· Ensures project or framework specific governance is implemented

· M&A experience and experience with integration is desired

Additional experience:

· Experience with CRM implementation is a plus

· Experience with ERP implementation is a plus

· Experience in managing Infrastructure projects is a plus

Technical knowledge/skills

· Advanced knowledge of IT standards, policies and procedures

· Advanced knowledge of Traditional and Agile frameworks

· Proficient working with technology platforms

LEVEL BASED COMPETENCIES

Level Based Competencies are to be designated based on job level and content.

· Strong Decision Making, Collaboration, conflict management, facilitation skills

· Excellent experience in dealing with C-level executives

· Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines

· Ability to drive deliverables through completion and hold team members accountable for their work

· Ability to identify potential risks and provide proactive mitigations

Job / General knowledge/skills

· Positive can-do attitude, solutions-oriented and willingness to extend beyond day-to-day project manager responsibilities

· Strong ability in Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Forward Thinking, Influencing Stakeholders

· Strong Adaptability and Sense of Ownership

· Strong ability to Build Relationships and Credibility with Management

· Strong Ability to Influence and Drive Cross Functional Decisions and Initiatives

Leadership/Supervision

· Minimal to no Supervision and Oversight required

· Ability to present to the executive leadership team including the CEO

· Strong ability to provide feedback and apply feedback received to improve performance.

Education/Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or relevant experience

· 10+ years of managing initiatives in digital environment preferably in manufacturing area

· PMP and / or CSM certifications are highly desirable

Flexible work from home options available.