Senior Project Manager

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to work in the Cleveland, Ohio area. This is a direct hire position that offers a variety of great benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Senior Project Manager role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality information systems-specific projects using Waterfall methodologies. As a mid-level professional with extensive knowledge and experience in project management principles and information systems leading practices, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and managing the execution of various information systems projects. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for identifying project requirements, setting project objectives, and identifying project DT stakeholders. They will work closely with key stakeholders across the organization, including technical teams, business teams, application programmers, and leaders. The incumbent will coordinate work performed by DT stakeholders by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments and will work with the team to implement new project management tools and techniques. This role requires expertise in project management and information system methodologies. The incumbent will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They will be responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary skills, resources, and support to successfully complete projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO:

• Develop and maintain project management tasks for internal information systems-specific projects, including project planning, defining requirements, scheduling, tracking, and resource management tools
• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring successful completion on schedule, within budget, and with high quality deliverables
• Establish project scope by analyzing project requirements, setting project objectives, and identifying project stakeholders
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and monitor project costs in order to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Coordinate and track work performed by IT project team members to ensure completion on time and within budget
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, changes, and dependencies and escalate as required
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide status updates to senior management, key stakeholders, and project sponsors including project status, budget, progress, risks, and scope
• Develop and implement project quality control and quality assurance processes
• Liaise with technical and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives
• Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in project management methodologies, information systems, and technologies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Project Management, or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the field of project management or Information Technology
• Preferred
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), or CAPM

Skills and Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in project management with a focus on information systems (ideally involving network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, and/or PC deployment)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• In-depth knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working on projects that utilize shared enterprise systems that follow different release schedules.

Technical Skills

• Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Methodology
• Project Management Methodology
• Project Management Tools
• Project Data Analysis & Insights
• Data Modeling
• Business Requirement Gathering & Documentation
• Demand and Capacity Planning
• Project Estimation and Budgeting

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)

ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.

Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for 40 years.