Infrastructure Project Manager (Remote)

The Project Manager will report to the Director, Cloud Engineering in the Technology Department. This role is responsible for leading, overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire project through budgeting collaboration to support sourcing suppliers and planning the project release. They are responsible for leading and ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard. Their duties include setting deadlines, providing feedback, and communicating with clients about the status of their project. All project manager roles demand an understanding of the importance of adaptive planning, iterative development, and continuous improvement, ensuring we always produce world-class products and services. This role will interface with several senior- and executive-level business and technical partners and must develop strong working relationships with all resources to ensure successful execution.

• Collaborate with Technology and Product Leaders to define and drive the execution of project and initiative milestones
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, tasks, dependencies and resource allocation based on budgetary needs
• Create, maintain, and manage the review and approval of standard project documentation including, but not limited to: Charters, Scope, Technical Requirements and Specifications, KPIs, Risks, Issues and Dependencies
• Identifies and helps remove impediments to ensuring team productivity and efficiency
• Supporting the technology team in various ways, such as removing obstacles and bottlenecks that delay progress, allocating resources as needed, and escalating major issues as necessary
• Host project meetings at least once a week with stakeholders to track progress, address issues and provide updates
• Foster collaboration and communication among team members to ensure effective project execution. Provide feedback, advice, project updates and encouragement to team members
• Identify project stakeholders, manage stakeholder expectations, address concerns and provide regular project updates.
• Applying agile methodologies, principles, and practices to drive efficient project development, adapting the methodologies as needed
• Monitor project progress against established plan, identifying deviations, communicating risks and taking corrective actions
• Continuously identify and manage project risks, proactively implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in
• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of Azure migration and modernization project experience
• Recognized PMP or other project management certifications are preferred
• Proficiency in using agile project management tools and software, such as [JIRA or ADO], to facilitate project planning, tracking, and collaboration

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and risk management skills
• Adaptability and flexibility are essential to navigate the dynamic nature of projects, including changing requirements, priorities, and project timelines to maintain key project milestones
• Excellent analytical skills with a proactive nature
• Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate team members
• Strong organization skills with a drive to meet deadlines
• An affinity for accuracy and efficiency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word (including mail merge) and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An aptitude for prioritization and multi-tasking
• Strong collaboration skills
• A drive to learn and apply new concepts quickly

 

Other Requirements:

• Infrequent travel (10%)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds