Project Manager II

Description:

The IT Project Manager coordinates and directs all activities and personnel involved in the implementation and completion of projects and contracts, including but not limited to, design, scheduling, new properties, business expansion, budget, second level support and regulatory compliance. Work is performed under the supervision of a Director, Vice President or other executive. Manage, organize, coordinate, and monitor activities and functions of projects in cooperation with other departments and outside agencies, contractors and vendors. Consult with business staff to develop understanding of the complex and varied business needs required by the project. Understand the role of the project in the big picture and determining how changing business needs will affect the project. Review and approve requested system changes and develop a change management plan. Communicate changes and issues to all levels. Conduct research and analyze business needs, and the effects and results of the project. Develop and write detailed user requirements, documentation and workflow. Negotiate plans, time frames, and risks while ensuring the project sponsor understands the final results of the project. Develop, project, plan and schedule, budgets, work and labor utilization, and cost estimates and projections. Build effective relationships with business units to develop a “joint” vision. Act as a liaison with IT and outside departments and/or vendors as appropriate in support of the systems. Work cooperatively with IT departments to ensure the project sponsor’s needs have been met and to facilitate project implementation and completion. Interact with governmental/regulatory agencies to obtain necessary approvals and to ensure regulatory compliance. Analyze and prepare written reports, timelines and graphics on project performance and communicate project status to all. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Qualifications:

Minimum five (5) years’ experience with project management, business operations or systems development or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. High level of computer literacy with spreadsheets, word processing, project management and database software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, VISIO and other graphic software). Ability to understand concepts governing relational database structures, use reporting/query tools and familiarity with the SDLC. Knowledge of research methods and report presentation. Use and interpret graphical information such as construction plans, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts, layouts and project management applications. Prepare and monitor project resources, budgets and expenditures. Ability to keep projects on track and within budget. Must know the basic Project Process and deliverables.