Job Title: Project Manager IT
Location: Remote job
Duration: 12+ Months
Preffered : USC or GC Holders(Local to AZ.)
JD
Plans, directs, and manages implementation of small to large projects defined by business stakeholders, by coordinating activities across all necessary functional areas.
Becomes a subject matter expert that does not simply push a project through the project management lifecycle but also ensures that business value is delivered.
Ensures project documentation is adequate, prepares project schedules, and coordinates and manages resources, scope, and timelines.
Analyzes risks, drives decisions to prevent project delays, and keeps projects on time, on budget, and on track to deliver expected business objectives.
Understands stakeholder needs and concerns, both at the C-level and business unit level, and stays in regular communication with stakeholders to make sure their needs and concerns are addressed.
Establishes strong relationships with customers, business partners, and other stakeholders by demonstrating area expertise and enterprise business acumen.
Establishes a strong relationship with project Business Analysts, and provides necessary support in areas that need further guidance.
Required Skills & Experience
Both business and technical proficiency is a requirement for this role, with at least 8 years of experience in project management preferred. Comfortable dealing with a technology and software programming environment as well as with business units.
Ability to speak eloquently and persuasively to business users about technical topics; to speak eloquently to technical people about business related topics; to work smoothly with people from multiple professional disciplines; and to offer presentations of the highest professional quality.
Ability to operate with uncertainty and incomplete information while still moving with confidence and enthusiasm.
Expert proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio. Knowledge of raw data analysis, database design, software development and programming, and SQL experience.
A background in the service industry (Retail, Financial) with emphasis on project management a plus.