IT Project Manager - Strategic Projects

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for multiple, significant IT projects including but not limited to SAP ERP Implementations, application development and IT Infrastructure.
• Responsible for planning, execution and management of all phases of a project through to closure.
• Establish work plan and staffing (internal and external) for project activities, iterations or phases, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule and defined budget.
• Define and implement project communication plan with appropriate project update reporting, acting as primary point of contact for all project stakeholders across the organization.
• Establish and maintain processes to manage scope, budget, issues and risks within, and across multiple projects.
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate business case creation, and monitor/report on progress to ensure alignment, and delivery on desired business objectives.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to IT team members, as necessary, to enhance organizational project management competencies.
• Proactively assess and provide recommendations for improvement in project management tools and processes to drive project management maturity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in a related discipline preferred, with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in leading, organizing, planning, and executing large-scale enterprise projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple, concurrent projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail, active listening skills, and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a proven track record of success in a global team environment.
• Advanced problem-solving and issue resolution skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to motivate teams and ensure timely, on-budget delivery of project goals.
• Broad understanding of the IT landscape, including network infrastructure, data center operations, and business application development and support.
• Deep understanding of business requirements, with the ability to build and maintain customer trust and confidence.
• Solid expertise in organizational change management.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical (including Fertility coverage), Dental, Vision and additional Supplemental Benefits including Pet Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Legal Assistance and many more.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match up to 4.5%, 100% vested in both employee and company-matching contributions, with potential additional quarterly company contributions depending on location.
• State of the Art Facility with amenities such as cafeteria, gym, health clinic, walking paths and ergonomic support.
• Work-Life Balance support through 10 paid holidays, a generous vacation plan, and access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks 100% paid for birth parent and up to 6 weeks 100% paid for non-birth and adoptive parents.
• Life-Long Learning opportunities including Educational Reimbursement Program and access to online development resources and certification courses.