Mid Level Project Manager

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop key relationships with business leaders and develop a deep understanding of key business processes, strategies, and objectives
• Develop and manage the relationship between IT and other stakeholders, with the goal of defining, planning, building, and assessing the IT investment portfolio
• Develop, coordinate and communicate the processes necessary for implementing a project portfolio and prioritization methodology
• Responsible for the maintenance and update of the project portfolio, to include scheduling, status, and resource requirements
• Analyze project performance against planned schedule, cost, and ROI, and provide feedback to improve the estimation and justification processes
• Act as Project Manager for projects, as assigned, using standard project management skills
• Possess a broad knowledge of most technical and business resources and use them to effectively coordinate team members and external resource
• Act as a liaison and conduit for information flow between the IT organization and the rest of the enterprise community regarding project prioritization and status
• Assist in ensuring timely and effective communication regarding the mapping of IT initiatives to business goals, including presenting complex information to senior IT and business management outlining project specifics
• Proactively identify and present opportunities to senior IT and business management for applying developments in technology to the challenges faced by the business
• Participate in the development of the IT annual operating plan and budget, and quarterly forecast updates
• Collaborate with Business Systems, Infrastructure and Operations, and Support teams to ensure solution compatibility with company directions
• Manage suppliers and supplier agreements providing products and services contributing to the Business Systems operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• A minimum of a B.A. /B.S. in computer science, business administration, or other relevant fields
• PMI certification is highly desired
• 10 years of progressive increase in responsibility within the systems and/or technologies covered by this position
• 4 years of experience in project and program management
• 4 years of direct management/supervisory experience

SKILLS

• Strong relationship and management skills - must possess the ability to interface and influence all levels of the organization and across functional boundaries
• Must be able to effectively present information, influence, persuade and effectively respond to questions from various stakeholders
• This person will have a distinctive blend of business, IT, financial, and communications skills, as this is a highly visible position
• Customer service skills and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization required
• Planning and organization - strong time management and planning skills to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changes in business requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork - must be able to lead inter-company and cross-functional teams to meet objectives
• A dynamic personality that is not afraid to challenge others in a professional manner
• Analytical skills - must possess strong self-sufficient technical problem solving and decision-making skills. Strong attention to details
• Accountability - must take responsibility for own actions and results with adherence to the highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Strong project management skills
• Experienced in organizing, planning and executing large-scale IT projects from vision to implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors
• Ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to achieve results through influence and persuasion
• Proven planning, organization, financial and project management skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to create, articulate and execute strategies aligned to company objectives
• Ability to establish trust and credibility
• Highly motivated and self-driven