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Company

American Institutes for Research · 3 hours ago

Senior IT Project Manager

District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $142K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects of various sizes utilizing established project management methodology.

Document requirements, develop budgets, and schedules for projects.

Oversee implementation of project plans as well as monitor progress, resource usage, and quality.

Potentially lead an ERP implementation project in close collaboration with SMEs, other IT staff, and external consultants and ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives

Navigate changes that arise and escalate issues promptly.

Conduct risk assessments and develop plans for eliminating or mitigating the risks identified.

Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the defined project quality standards.

Manage client and stakeholder expectations via status reports, meetings, and formal and ad hoc communications.

Build strong relationships with various teams to influence project priorities and delivery.

Participate in continuous improvement of the IT project management process.

Collaborate with the project management team to share best practices, resolve project issues, and ensure that staff is properly allocated to tasks while considering staff skills, interests, and the projects’ needs.

Qualification

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Project ManagementMaster's Degree in MISDegree in Business ManagementERP ImplementationPMP CertificationCAPM CertificationBusiness Analysis CertificationStructured Systems Analysis CertificationCollaboration in Diverse TeamsBusiness AcumenChange ManagementContemporary Information TechnologiesCloud-Based Services

Required

Master’s Degree in MIS, Business Management, or a related field and at least 7 years of project management experience or a Bachelor’s degree in the above fields and at least 8 years of project management experience.

Effective communicator with demonstrated ability to communicate with and understand the needs of both technical and non-technical internal and external clients.

Effectively collaborate in a virtual, cross-functional diverse team environment.

Demonstrated ability to work well independently, and collaboratively as needed.

Adept in a fast-paced environment to manage multiple concurrent deliveries.

Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a focus on details.

Strong business acumen, consultative, and leadership skills.

Experienced in change management across all levels of stakeholders.

Experience implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Knowledge of contemporary information technologies and cloud-based services.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.