5-7 years experience in Agile Project Management and SCRUM methodologies
Strong background in Data Integration and Management solutions
Demonstrated ability to analyze business needs and propose solutions
Experience leading matrix project teams to meet timelines and budgets
Thorough knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile frameworks
Responsibilities
Initiate, plan, execute, control, and close IT application and system projects
Facilitate status meetings to gather project updates and manage risks
Monitor project metrics for quality, cost, and schedule variations
Develop detailed project plans and resource allocations
Coach and mentor project team members, providing performance feedback
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Access to a supportive team environment
Engagement with cross-functional teams across the organization
Flexible work arrangements foster a healthy work-life balance
Exposure to diverse and complex IT projects
Full Job Description
Job Title: IT Delivery Lead II Location: Detroit, MI Type of Hire: FTE/CTH
Job Description: Engagement Description:
Client Cross of Michigan is currently seeking an Agile IT Project Manager for our Enterprise Information Management Data Mgt & Integration/ Jefferson facility.
This Project Manager will work independently within guidelines, be responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing application and system implementation projects using a formal project management methodology.
Additional responsibilities include facilitating status meetings with project team members to collect % complete, remaining work, due dates, issues, risks, etc.
Excellent agile project management consultative, logical reasoning and analytical skills are a must.
Work will consist of a mix of complex, medium and simple projects.
Essential Company Duties and Responsibilities:
General corporate functions applied to IT: budgeting, financial and contracts management, audit, compliance, human resources, training, and development.
With general guidance and coaching, responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing application and system implementation projects using a formal project management methodology.
Typically manages the 2-3 project of complex size and multiple projects of small to moderate size and risk concurrently.
Oversees the system development process.
Develops detailed plans and schedules, including goals, risks, and resource allocation.
Monitors project metrics for significant deviations in quality, cost, or schedule.
Assists in establishing and improving project management methodologies, procedures, and policies.
Adheres to Project Management Office policies, procedures, and methodologies.
Coaches and mentors individuals on the project teams and provides feedback on performance to their leaders.
Oversees client/customer relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications:
Top Three Skills/Experience:
Strong Agile Project Management and SCRUM Masters skills. Excellent analytical, logical reasoning, organizational, verbal and written communication skills and attention to details a must. Must be able to exhibit in relation to data integration and management
3-5 years of experience with, Data Integration and Management solutions
Excellent consultative skills and must demonstrate the ability to understand business needs, identify solutions based on those needs and build a relationship with business partners and IT team. Self-starter and independent. Willing to do what it takes.
Departmental Requirements:
Strong and seasoned Project Manager with a heavy focus on Agile methodology and ability to act as SCRUM Master
Proven competence in analyzing business needs and working with cross-functional (technical & nontechnical) teams to identify requirements and deliver enterprise solutions.
Experience leading a matrix project team to define, establish, and ensure completion of all program milestones while adhering to timelines and budgets.
Proven experience managing projects at various levels of complexity using different Project Management Methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and attention to details a must
Thorough knowledge and understanding and proven experience in Software development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
Prior experience with Data Movement and Integration or BI solutions
Prior experience leading Information Technology (IT) implementation projects
Experience in creating and managing detailed project plans for small to high complexity projects
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Prior experience leading cross-functional teams which may consist of employees, contractors, and consulting partners
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
Minimizes exposure and risk on a project
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis
Experience working with and managing 3rd party vendors on Project Deliverables
Departmental Preferences:
Prior experience in healthcare or payer industry is preferred
Essential Company Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
PMP certification is a plus.
Minimum five (3) years of experience in delivery and consulting role leading data movement and integration related initiatives (system integration, data warehouse build, data mart build, or similar) is required
Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Utilizes solid knowledge of the Project Management Institute's standards and terminology; Agile and Waterfall
Extensive creativity required across areas of expertise
Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.
