Senior IT Project Manager
Hybrid(Johnstown, PA)
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Job Summary
The Senior IT Project Manager will lead, oversee, and ensure the successful delivery of critical, large-scale technology projects. This includes managing all project phases, coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing external vendors, and communicating project status to leadership and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successful project delivery in a fast-paced corporate environment.The Senior IT Project Manager will ensure projects align with business goals and are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, strong leadership, and exceptional communication skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closing.
- Define project scope, objectives, and resource allocation in collaboration with business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues, communicating status and solutions to all relevant parties.
- Manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring all financial targets are met.
- Facilitate regular meetings and communicate progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other project managers and team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Gather and synthesize business project requirements into actionable project tasks and deliverables.
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and practices.
- Ensure all project deliverables adhere to organizational policies, governance procedures, and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 5–10 years of progressive experience as an IT Project Manager, with a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-level projects.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Project Management Methodologies: Extensive experience with project management methodologies, including Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience managing technical projects involving application development, system implementation, and cloud migration.
- Requirements analysis: Experience in analyzing and interpreting complex business needs and translating them into clear, concise, and actionable project requirements.
- Documentation and artifacts: Strong skill in producing and managing comprehensive project artifacts, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Requirements prioritization: Ability to facilitate prioritization exercises with stakeholders using techniques like MoSCoW (Must Have, Should Have, Could Have, Won't Have) to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Change management: Experience with establishing and managing a formal change control process for requirements, effectively assessing the impact of changes on project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Leadership: Proven leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities and navigate project challenges effectively.
- Tools: Proficiency with industry-standard project management software (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Asana).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master).
- Higher Education: Master's degree in a relevant field, such as an MBA or IT Management.
- Domain Expertise: Experience in research & development, government contracting, and/or highly regulated industry domains.
- Enterprise Experience: Experience managing large-scale software implementations (e.g., ERP) or cloud migration projects.
- Stakeholder Management: Experience managing stakeholder relationships at the senior leadership level.
- Financial Acumen: Strong experience with budget planning, forecasting, and cost management for large-scale projects.
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Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johnstown, PA 15901