IT Project Manager

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The IT Project Manager is responsible for oversight and execution of all IT projects. This role will support all departments where IT resources are required to deliver on a project. Leading the development and maintenance of schedules, budgets, and deadlines associated with each project, including the dependencies between projects, and providing consistent and timely status out to all stakeholders, this is a key role in the department’s ability to successfully meet its commitments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure projects are prioritized, resourced, meet requirements, align with brand standards, and are delivered on time
• Regularly communicate and present project schedules, statuses, and updates to various team members
• Identify obstacles team members might face within a project lifecycle and proactively finds solutions to avoid delays in project completion
• Act as a primary project contact between all teams involved in delivering the project to coordinate timelines, provide required information/documents, follow up on outstanding deliverables, and ensure flawless, timely execution
  • Ensure projects are routed for proper approval
• Organize, attend, and lead kick-off and status meetings with key players to ensure that project needs and deadlines are being met, send a clear and concise recap of next steps
• Proactively and consistently conceive of, define, and develop process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity across the IT team as well as cross-functional teams.
• Work with vendors to guide and enable their success and ensure they are agile in response to changes and needs of various stakeholders
• Manage vendor relationships and resources regarding deadlines and budget needs
• Expertly leverages resources and information to support execution as well as to support team members.
• Defines and implements continuous improvement of processes and techniques.

COMPETENCIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Project Management and Agile/iterative delivery principles (PMI or equivalent) with experience managing projects and teams by these methods. 
• Expert in SDLC and project management methodologies to result in optimal deliverables.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects at once and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Highly organized and attentive to detail

• Ability to collaborate with a multi-department team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage external agencies & partners

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant qualification
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in project management working on multi-department projects and initiatives
  • Experience with project management software programs
  • Experience in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
  • Experience working with individuals in financial, technical, and business roles
• Experience leading teams of analysts and project managers preferred.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!