IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of Project Management experience is required.
• Experience using Azure DevOps (TFS), JIRA, or equivalent project management systems.
• Experience with creating project schedules using MS Project and SmartSheets.
• Creating and archiving documentation in a repository, such as SharePoint or Confluence.
• Project management methodologies and tools (Agile and/or Waterfall Methodology, MS Project, Smartsheet, DevOps-TFS), including application development and project life cycle methodologies: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Concepts of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering.
• Business planning and analysis.
• Project budget interfaces with other accounting systems.
• Writing, analyzing and interpreting complex technical configuration documents.
• Strong communication, technical teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools such as Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will work under the direction of the FICM Associate Director and must be able to operate within a high-risk, complex IT environment.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of project strategies, business case, and high-level project plans/scheduled.
• 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.
• Partners with vendors and internal and external business unit subject matter experts to plan and implement strategies to ensure the successful and timely completion of projects throughout all phases.
• Communicates with FICM Technology leadership, business leadership, and consultants on project status, strategy, direction and change.
• Responsible for facilitating meetings, tracking key project milestone, risks, issues, action items, and related project reports in compliance with established technology standards (and in relation to business needs).
• Assists in the overall management of projects, including applying established project methodologies (SDLC, Agile), manages activities to define detailed work plans, project schedules, milestone estimates, and assists with monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Makes judgments and recommendations based on analysis and knowledge.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Facilitates requirement gathering process, prioritization of the backlog and sprint planning.
• Display meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of project management. Thoroughly review project documents, identify potential issues, and work proactively to address them to ensure project success.
• Track project milestones, tasks, and timelines to ensure adherence to schedules. Regularly follow up with teams to monitor progress and promptly address any potential bottlenecks or delays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial services and/or banking experience is highly preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification highly preferred.