Job Description
Overall Purpose of Position
- The project manager is responsible for managing to successful conclusion all aspects of USAC information technology initiatives. The results of this position will be a managed approach to information technology projects with increased scope, time, and objective achievement
Scope of Work
The position's Scope of Work include the following:
- Performs project planning, resourcing, cost estimating and scheduling.
- Manages technical resources assigned to the project team, from internal sources and/or external vendors.
- Works with stakeholders to assure project goals and execution are aligned with business goals.
- Contributes to system, data and application architecture decisions.
- Assures adherence to internal review processes and technical standards.
- Drives project activity to define milestones and deliverables.
- Monitors, tracks, and reports on project schedules and costs.
- Updates project stakeholders through weekly status reports and appropriate meetings.
- Coordinates project requirements with other IT functions.
- Generates standard project documentation that corresponds to a specific project phase.
- Consults with departments on business requirements and specifications.
- Determines the development and application of criteria to evaluate alternative systems and provides recommendations for product selection.
- Represents the IT department in coordination with other departments.
- Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships
Qualifications and Experience
- 5 to 7 years of experience performing the duties outlined above in a professional environment
- 4 to 6 years of demonstrated experience in information systems
- 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in IT project management, project management practices and techniques, and also project management software
- Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field or have equivalent related experience
Following Skills are Required
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Preparing and delivering information in a concise, professionally written format
- Preparing and presenting information to staff in an informal setting
- Working in teams, task forces, etc.
- Coordinating work among teams, groups, etc.
- Maintaining positive customer rapport
- Organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to lift 15 25 pounds
- Strong computer and presentation skills
Desired Skills
- Experience with managing Information Technology projects within the Capability Maturity Model framework.
- Experience with Agile Methodologies
- Recommending and formulating short-range plans/decisions
- Analyzing and developing solutions to problems
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