IT Project Manager

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The IT Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.  

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.  
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.  
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.  
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.  
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.  
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.  
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.  
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.  
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables.  
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.  
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.  
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.  
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.  
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.  
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.  
• Proven experience in project management in the IT sector.  
• Solid technical background with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.  
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.  
• Experience in managing projects with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.  
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.  
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus.