IT Project Manager III

Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information technology personnel. We provide a variety of technical professionals available for contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the Kansas City and St. Louis areas.

We are currently looking for an IT Project Manager III to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Independently defines and manages scope and schedule of large and complex projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develops plans and resources (internal / external) for higher risk / impact and more complex projects (mega-projects); manages junior resources on projects.
• Helps prioritize activities and tasks impacting multiple disciplines or groups.
• Sets team members up for success by identifying and addressing their needs proactively, allowing the team to focus on valuable work (i.e., is a servant leader).
• Provides vendor management oversight in vendor contracts, and selecting appropriate vendors if necessary.
• Manages and ensures quality of higher risk / impact projects (e.g., coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items) using Waterfall / Agile or SAFe project management methods; interprets and anticipates scope creep.
• Anticipates risks, performs a risk analysis and prepares a preliminary plan to address potential risks.
• Assists in the development, implementation and enhancement of PMO processes, methodology, tools and automation.
• Provides expertise with logistics, problem solves and tweaks processes to drive optimal team engagement.
• Removes progress barriers (e.g., cultural, administrative, logistical challenges) and shields the team from external interference to ensure team is fully invested, functional and productive.
• Coaches control process, can actively manage change control issues as they occur.
• Prepares stakeholders for project delivery, facilitates transparency and adaptation, and communicates how mega-projects drive value for the business.
• Creates, delivers, and implements project change approach, strategy, and plan; delivers customer-facing and internal change management activities to ensure ongoing stakeholder and user engagement; mentors team and peers in the roles and responsibilities of change management.
• Ensuring OCM and training plans are developed and executed to enhance co-worker capabilities.
• Facilitates recurring status meetings with stakeholders including Digital Project Managers, Digital Supervisors, and Digital Leadership / Steering Committee as required.
• Partner with Financial specialists and Schedulers to manage project budgets of large and complex projects, reviews and approve invoices for complex projects.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Adaptive Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD / LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.

Adaptive Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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