IT Associates · 14 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Rosemont, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75/hr - $80/hr
8+ years expIT Associates is looking to add a Senior Project Manager to their team, responsible for the overall planning, management, documentation, and successful completion of Information Technology programs and projects. The Senior PM will work with customers to develop project plans, manage project roles, and ensure effective communications between customers and project team members.
Communications InfrastructureConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Works with business customers to identify and coordinate new IT system development and enhancements
Works with appropriate project stakeholders to develop project plans, including cost / benefit analysis, work schedule, critical success factors, and any related risks
Assigns, schedules, reviews, and monitors project work to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines and is completed on time and within budget
Manages, mentors, and provides expertise to project team members
Works with appropriate project stakeholders to identify project team members and roles, project reporting structures, and project team training requirements
Defines the project responsibilities of the steering committee, executive sponsor, project lead, information technology lead, development team, subject matter experts, quality assurance liaison, and end users
Has dotted line management authority for project members and provides input into project members performance reviews
Identifies, tracks, monitors and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the project lifecycle. Facilitates solutions with the appropriate stakeholders
Creates communication plans and maintains effective communications and working relationships with stakeholders and project team members
Manages the technical development process including the development of systems analysis, technical design, development, testing and rollout. Develops system review schedules, audits and acceptance tests for each phase of a project
Develops Requests for Information (RFI’s), Requests for Proposals (RFP), evaluates responses, and leads vendor selection teams
Qualification
Required
Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or a closely related field
8-10+ years of experience managing the implementation and support of information technology programs and projects
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Information Technology and Business colleagues
Ability to demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to develop, lead, motivate and supervise working team
Considerable problem solving and decision-making skills
Experience with project management software like Microsoft Project or ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM)
Preferred
Formal Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred but not required
Benefits
A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.
Company
IT Associates
IT Associates provides businesses and organizations with IT, data, consulting, and communications services and equipment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Quinn
Sr. Client Partner
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