Project Manager

Job DescriptionSummary of Position:The Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing and executing projects of various sizes and complexity in accordance with project objectives. Projects may have cross department impacts, involve multiple technology platforms and require coordination with external vendors. The Project Manager will collaborate with management to meet staffing requirements for successful project completion. This position is responsible for assigning or delegating tasks to the team members, to include management, external vendors and employees (across departments) to meet project objectives, standards and deadlines.Essential Job Functions:Develop initial project scope and requirements in collaboration with the CEO/StaffManage project and releases: monitor, track and report progress and status against goals and requirementsIdentify needs and define major tasks and milestones based on scope, resources, budget, and personnel.Manages the financial aspects of the implementations. Monitoring projects costs and communicating costs against budgetAllocate and schedule resources as required to meet management objectives and initiativesDevelop high-level and comprehensive project and release plansDelegate and manage project tasks leveraging project team members' individual strengths, skillsets and experience levelsManage the steering committee expectationsManage issues, risks, schedules, status reports, status meetings, etc.Troubleshoot, resolve issues and overcome barriers with internal departments, clients and vendorsAssists in other areas of department or other departments as requiredPresents a professional and helpful appearanceOther duties as assigned with or without accommodationMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree1-5 years of experience managing small to large IT/business projectsProject management certification preferred (ex. PMP, PMO, etc.)Prior experience with software projects, coordinating with vendors.Experience with process improvement/change management initiativesExcellent oral and written communications skills.Proficiency of Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint and VisioExperience with project management software and collaboration toolsAble to deliver projects within scope, budget and schedule.Excellent planning capabilities and strong experience of working with planning tools.Self-starter and self-motivated.Demonstrate strong leadership skills.