IDEALFORCE has a Contract position available immediately for a IT Project Manager to join our customer in Phoenix, AZ. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Client is considering only LOCAL CANDIDATES for this role at this time.
Job Description-Directs and monitors all activities for large, high risk, major technology-based projects from initiation to delivery; projects cross platforms, applications, and/or business lines
-Works with stakeholders to develop technology concepts, requirements, design alternatives, project schedules, and costs for project initiatives
-Plans and directs complex program schedules and budget, monitoring and tracking Manage all phases, dependencies, risks, and strategy to meet project and account objectives
-Provides consistent and comprehensive status reports, project updates, and ongoing cost analyses, significant issue management and resolution
-Manages and drives multiple projects
-Delivers work effort and project artifacts that demonstrate a commitment to transparency and traceability
-Directs the activities of project staff and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project
-Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs
-Works with product owner to coordinate training plans for newly released functionality
-Works with system users to capture system deficiencies and work with product owner to manage change control
-Identify/recommend process improvements when gaps are uncovered
Qualifications-BS Degree CS or MIS or equivalent
-5+years’ experience in project management roles
-PMP, Six Sigma, Agile certification strongly preferred
-Proficient in project and program management techniques, understands multiple software development methodologies, and uses current tools and techniques to monitor and measure project performance
-Listens, asks appropriate questions, and respects the viewpoints of others
-Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members; builds morale and team productivity by recognizing and praising the efforts and achievements of the team
-Works effectively across team boundaries; develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
-Demonstrated ability to use discretion and make sound decisions
-Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment
-Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being pro-active in keeping their management informed of project related issues
-Ability to work under pressure
-Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership
-Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Proven strong relationship-building and communication skills with team members and business users
-Ability to maintain confidentiality
-Experience in the education industry preferred
Additional Information- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". - All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply. - Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.
SOURCER ASSIGNED:
Pete Tylor; Email: pete dot tylor at idealforce.com
Disclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent
- 5+ years experience in project management roles
- PMP, Six Sigma, or Agile certification
- Proficiency with project and program management techniques and multiple software development methodologies
- Experience using tools and techniques to monitor and measure project performance
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, dependencies, and risks simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating with all organizational levels
- Proven relationship-building and team leadership skills; ability to build trust and foster cooperation
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and proactively report project issues
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality
- Experience coordinating training plans and managing change control with product owners and users
- Experience in the education industry
What We Do
Idealforce is a premier talent acquisition solutions provider that helps corporations find top-performing talent through innovative ways and technologies. The company offers unparalleled talent acquisition and management services, helping businesses find quality talent cost-effectively while assisting talented individuals in finding the best employers where their skills are recognized and rewarded.
