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Akkodis · 3 hours ago

Information Technology Project Manager

Columbus, OH

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Akkodis is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional projects that impact the Firm's technology systems and business operations. This role is critical in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality projects that enhance the Firm's operations and strategic initiatives.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Priya Gupta

Responsibilities

Plans, manages, and oversees the execution of simultaneous technology, business and facility projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule

Establishes and implements standardized methodologies, tools, and processes for project management, tailoring them to meet the Firm's unique needs

Creates, maintains, and manages project plans, deliverables, and documentation, including timelines, status reports, budgets, risk assessments, and quality plans

Coordinates resources across multiple teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors and contractors, to ensure optimal utilization and project success

Anticipates and resolves project risks, conflicts, and issues, ensuring that projects stay on track and deliver expected outcomes

Serves as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear, concise, and consistent communication across all levels of the Firm

Facilitates collaboration between business units and IT to define functional and technical requirements and achieve project objectives

Conducts regular project status meetings and provide routine updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, highlighting key milestones, risks, and achievements

Prepares and delivers executive-level presentations to communicate project progress, outcomes, and strategic recommendations

Collaborates with leadership to align projects with the Firm's strategic goals, ensuring that IT initiatives deliver measurable value to the organization

Integrates IT solutions into broader business projects to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness

Acts as a champion for the project management discipline, sharing knowledge, mentoring team members, and promoting best practices

Stays informed about industry trends and innovations, integrating best practices into project management processes

Conducts post-project debriefs to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure end-user satisfaction

Oversees the transition of completed projects to operational teams, ensuring smooth handoff and ongoing support

Facilitates post-implementation testing and training to ensure users can effectively utilize new systems and tools

Qualification

Agile methodologiesWaterfall methodologiesProject management experienceProject management certificationPMO structure experienceIT tools proficiencyAnalytical skillsChange management knowledgeCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

7-9 years of project/program management experience, leading multiple complex, simultaneous projects

Experience developing or enhancing PMO structures

Experience on complex, cross-functional projects that impact an organization's technology systems and business operations

Ability to manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks

Experience creating, maintaining, and managing project plans, deliverables, and documentation

Ability to coordinate resources across multiple teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors

Ability to anticipate and resolve project risks, conflicts, and issues

Ability to serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders

Ability to facilitate collaboration between business units and IT

Ability to conduct regular project status meetings and provide routine updates to stakeholders and senior leadership

Ability to prepare and deliver executive-level presentations

Ability to collaborate with leadership to align projects with the Firm's strategic goals

Ability to integrate IT solutions into broader business projects

Ability to act as a champion for the project management discipline

Ability to stay informed about industry trends and innovations

Ability to conduct post-project debriefs

Ability to oversee the transition of completed projects to operational teams

Ability to facilitate post-implementation testing and training

Deep understanding of project management tools, methodologies, and frameworks, including Agile and Waterfall approaches

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Experience with tactical IT project planning, process development, and adherence to established standards

Proficiency in IT tools and systems, including project management software and collaboration platforms

Knowledge of change management principles

Preferred

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2)

Experience working in the legal industry or a professional services environment

Benefits

Benefits (401K, PTO, perks, etc)

Company

Akkodis

Glassdoor3.3

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

Zug, Zug, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.akkodis.com

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