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IT Project Manager

  • Location: Denver
  • $ Salary: US$55 - US$65.00 per hour per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 26 days ago

  • Sector: Technology
  • Contact: Haley Butler
  • Expiry Date: 03 December 2023
  • Job Ref: JN -112023-482376

Organizational Impact:

  • A utility player who can flex and expand to what the project requires.
  • Experience in cross-functional project management supporting fellow employees and leadership at an enterprise level.
  • Although you are focused on execution, you maintain a view on the bigger picture and think through ways to make improvements.
  • Results-oriented expert for vendor selection and vendor management.
  • Flexible, you understand and accept that even with a detailed plan, change is inevitable and are quick to adapt to changes in direction, priority or plans.



Problem Solving & Decision Making:

  • You are a go-getter with a strong sense of urgency. You anticipate changes and proactively plan and take action before risks become issues.
  • Internalize, operationalize, and quickly own new concepts.



Communication & Influence:

  • Communications are clear and concise. You can talk about complex technical concepts in business terms, and adjust your communication from executives to end users.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively with other team members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
  • You maintain a strong pulse on what is transpiring, keeping teams informed while looking ahead to set expectations for upcoming work.
  • Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of all you do. You are great at connecting with others, understanding multiple perspectives and work well with others to accomplish project goals.
  • You are comfortable presenting to large audiences including Senior Leadership.
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills are a must; you can clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.



RESPONSIBILITIES



Specifically, the IT Project Manager should expect to:

  • Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to defined timelines and within the allocated budget. The Project Manager is responsible for partnering with the business and end-users and ensuring the product meets their needs.
  • Use appropriate project management tools, reports, templates, and PMO process documentation.
  • Work directly with department staff, as well as vendors (if applicable) and, when necessary, help other departments in fulfilling the requirements of assigned projects.
  • Utilize project management best practices, including risk management, quality management, change management, change control and communication.
  • Manage through collaboration and by providing leadership, guidance, and support to all project team members on assigned projects.
  • Conduct business process analysis and technology evaluations.
  • Work with internal customers to identify and implement process and technology changes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.



Well-qualified candidates will have experience creating and managing the following types of project assets:

· Requirements/Deliverables Traceability Matrix, Risk Register, ROI analysis, RACI Diagram, Stakeholder Register, Communication Plan, QA Plan, Project Plan/Schedule, Project Charters, Letter of Acceptance, RFPs and Statements of Work.



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with multiple types of technology projects
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Government experience
  • Teams Workspace/MS Project
  • PMP, CAPM or CSM Certification
  • ITIL Certification/experience



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