BUIT Project Manager IT

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project and resource plans and validate that all significant plans are optimized with regards to schedule and personnel.
• Communicate commitment dates to project customers.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including the project charter, schedule, achievements, issues list, work plan, budget, roles/responsibilities, and key results.
• Identify and obtain commitments from required resources and work with the project team through project completion, ensuring cohesiveness and progress.
• Facilitate the execution of the project within its scope, time, and cost baseline, and report variances or deviations.
• Perform formal reviews on project status and team performance.
• Promote client involvement and ensure the project meets customer requirements.
• Monitor project costs compared to budget.
• Use consistent reporting methods to maintain real-time visibility of resource utilization and project status.
• Identify and quantify project risks and develop contingency plans.
• Assist in developing responses to customer RFPs/RFIs/RFQs and act as a Business Unit IT representative for projects.
• Manage project budgets and financials to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Implement organizational change to accommodate scope changes and incorporate them into financial reports.
• Support the transition of ongoing IT expenses into operational budgets.
• Train and develop assigned members of the implementation analyst team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on the project management cycle to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in an IT environment, preferably in a project leadership or application development role.
• Minimum 3 years in an IT project management role with direct accountability for project budgets and timelines.
• Experience with system design, development, or integration projects, including packaged and custom solutions.
• Experience in using project management/planning software.
• Experience in leading Warehouse Management System implementations, such as RedPrairie/JDA, Manhattan, or similar.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Experience in the Logistics / Supply Chain industry is highly desirable.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 7 years of IT experience with project leadership or application development.
• At least 3 years of IT project management experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive wages.
• Affordable insurance benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.