The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The IT Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the planning and implementation of project facilitation from inception to completion.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
- Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in IT project management, specifically with ERP migration projects.
- Strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project, Basecamp, or equivalent.
- Solid understanding of and experience with the application of project management principles, practices, and techniques.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) is highly desirable.
