The primary role of the IT - Project Manager is to provide tactical management, administration and leadership throughout project teams. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for developing a project plan that is delivered within the agreed tolerances of time/budget. The Project Manager will continuously work in partnership with different business and technical stakeholders. He/she will also be responsible for the coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver technology projects of varying size and complexity. The Project Manager will also act as a direct assistant to the CIO on special projects.

• Acquire and develop knowledge of vertical/horizontal industry practices, trends, benchmarking data, and create competitive analyses. This is a must for practical purchases and advisement as well as to keep abreast of resources for various technical projects
• Attend/Coordinate regularly-scheduled IT Business Partner - Project meetings
• Keep fully apprised of ongoing site enhancements and technology initiatives: work with team to enhance existing projects and improved functionality.
• Work with the CIO to prepare a long-term plan for capital projects based on business goals and IT roadmap.
• Develop and conduct needs assessments for critical business needs of organization
• Prioritize needs based on opportunities for cost savings or revenue enhancement
• Develop cost benefit analysis considering opportunity costs
• Develop and manage time lines based on other strategic priorities

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Internal: Regular collaboration with CIO.
• Works closely with CIO on schedules and other duties as deemed necessary.
• Organizational Divisions: Interacts with Leaders and staff at various sites and within various programs.
• External: Interacts with business project stakeholders and/or subject matter experts and vendors.
• Ongoing decisions and updates regarding project management priorities, resources and deliverables.
• MUST PROVIDE TIMELY AND FREQUENT UPDATES TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS
• General latitude is given to carry out work assignments - guidance provided regarding new initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize multiple projects, set and meet deadlines.
• Highly collaborative with excellent communications skills.
• Able to work independently, recommend ideas for innovation
• Able to work well with others on a team in a fast paced environment.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related business experience in project management
• Strong computer skills (MS Project or similar Project Management software), MS Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, English, or similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP required
• Ability to develop Needs Assessments required

• Extensive experience with Agile project management in a high technology or Internet-based software development environment.
• Good customer focus, attitude and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• A thorough understanding of generic Project Life Cycle management controls.
• Ability to manage and delegate work as part of a team in a matrix environment.
• Agile experience is required.
• Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Project Lifecycle Management,
• Other responsibilities may be added as deemed appropriate by the CIO

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• Occasional inspection of equipment.
• Occasional site surveys of renovated or existing office spaces.
• Lifting and transporting of objects, such as projectors, computers and peripherals.