Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TheCorporate is seeking an IT Associate Project Manager Lead for a contractor assignment. The role plans, executes, and finalizes IT projects while managing resources, scope, budget, schedule, quality, governance, and stakeholder communications through operational transition.
Responsibilities
- Directs and manages IT project development and delivery from beginning to end
- Facilitates project scope definition in collaboration with project sponsors
- Develops IT project plans and associated communications documents and collaborates with an array of stakeholders, teams, and vendors to ensure the needed resources are available for project success
- Develops and implements strategies to deliver projects according to business objectives and find improvements in the project lifecycle to deliver value sooner
- Guides project through portions of the governance process
- Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary
- Influences project team members to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
- Works closely with the direct managers of project team members to maintain effective communication channels and ensure the appropriate development of individuals involved in the project
- Builds, develops, and grows relationships vital to the success of the project
Skills
- Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, Security, production support, operational readiness, incident management, change management, and service delivery practices
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from initiation through implementation and operational transition
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is adaptable to changing priorities, business needs, and organizational direction
- Comfortable working in complex Information Technology environments, with the ability to partner across technical and business teams to deliver strategic initiatives
- Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications while ensuring alignment to strategic business objectives
- Experience partnering with IT Operations teams to support the delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise technology services
- Ability to effectively collaborate with technical operations teams to identify risks, manage dependencies, and ensure successful implementation of technology initiatives
- Organizational skills with the ability to execute project objectives to completion and motivate others to complete deliverables and meet project expectations
- Demonstrated success building relationships and coaching others
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in leading or facilitating projects in an application development, infrastructure, process, or similar areas is required
- {OR} Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Business or Technical discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Communications, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or Project Management) and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in leadership or in leading or facilitating projects in an application development, infrastructure, process, or similar areas
- Recent insurance experience is highly preferred
- Experience utilizing methodologies including Waterfall, Hybrid, Agile, Scrum, Kanban and Lean Leadership mindset
- Knowledge of industry standards, project management methodologies and software development methodologies (e.g., ISO 9000, ITIL, PRINCE2, PMBOK)
Benefits
- 100% Remote
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