Manage multiple IT projects focusing on scope, schedule, quality, and cost
Develop and execute project requirements and work plans for stakeholders
Coordinate and conduct project team meetings
Facilitate decision-making to align with business objectives
Track issues and risks, ensuring timely resolution
Report on risks and deviations, seeking approval for mitigation plans
Participate in PMO process improvement and support onboarding of new staff
Apply lessons learned from projects to improve future outcomes
Manage both Agile and Waterfall projects as per PMO guidelines
Work with external vendors as necessary
Respond to ServiceNow incidents while managing project tasks
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development
Support for PMO process improvement initiatives
Engagement in diverse project management methodologies
Potential for flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Summary:
As a part of Barnes & Thornburg Information Technology, a Project Manager will manage IT projects. The candidate should have experience in leading projects, managing tasks and timelines, working collaboratively across an organization, coordinating both internal and external resources to ensure timely project implementations, and executing functional adoption.
Key Responsibilities:
Simultaneously manage multiple projects with a focus on scope, schedule, quality and cost
Develop and execute project requirements, work plans, tasks, and reporting needed for IT leadership and other stakeholders across all phases of each project
Coordinate, prepare for and conduct project team meetings
Facilitate decisions to drive toward overall business objectives
Track issues and risks while ensuring resolution through probing questions; actively identify and support team in removing obstacles, waste and distractions that might impede project delivery
Report risks and deviations in scope, cost, schedule and quality as appropriate, seeking approval for mitigation plans
Participate in PMO process improvement initiatives and support PM onboarding for new staff
Embrace learning and apply lessons learned from each project to others
Manage Agile and Waterfall projects as defined in PMO process documentation
Generate or review project requirements
Work with external vendors as needed
Respond to ServiceNow incidents and reporting needs in a timely manner while working through immediate project tasks
Others duties as assigned
The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated project management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication
Familiarity with different project management approaches (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
Detail orientation and attention to deadlines
Self-starting mentality and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously
Customer service aptitude and a team approach to meeting goals and objectives
Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience using project management tools such as MS Planner and Project for the Web
Bachelor's degree preferred
5+ years Project Management experience
PMP certification desired
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
This job description describes the general requirements of this position. It does NOT contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.
