Description

Description:

  • Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
  • Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.
  • Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services. Defines project scope and objectives.
  • Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
  • Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
  • Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
  • Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
  • Performs all functional duties independently.
  • Works on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of assigned program(s).
  • Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Project Manager experienced in management of software development teams with the following skills:

  • Proficient in preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
  • Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices.
  • Effective liaison between business and technical teams.
  • Strong facilitation skills to effectively lead discussions across multiple groups.
  • Project Management / Project Planning on multiple projects.
  • Ability to re-prioritize work based on changing business priorities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including presenting to Executive Level Management.

Strong knowledge in several of the following qualifications:

  • Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies.
  • Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc).
  • Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
  • Capacity Planning.
  • Problem/Risk Management.
  • MS Office Suite.
  • SOX compliance / PCI compliance.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years experience in project management or related field, preferably in the area of software application development.
  • A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
  • Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel.
  • Broad knowledge of project management disciplines as outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge.
  • Extensive experience with managing software application development projects of various sizes, including client interaction and meeting facilitation.
  • Extensive experience defining project scope, developing work plans and project schedules, preparing project estimates, developing resource plans, and compiling project status reports.
  • Extensive experience managing heterogeneous project teams composed of resources from multiple vendors/organizations.
  • Extensive experience reviewing software documentation such as requirements specifications, design documents, manuals, test plans/cases, test scripts and test reports.
  • Able to obtain clearance.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Education

Any Graduate