Information Technology Project Manager

Akkodis is Hiring for IT Project Manager – Hybrid – Minneapolis MN 55402

Akkodis is seeking an IT Project Manager for a 12 months Contract with a client in Minneapolis MN 55402 (Hybrid). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid experience in User Acceptance Testing(Lead) and Banking internal product experience.

Rate Range: $66.00 - $70.00 P/HR. on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

User Acceptance Testing Lead Description:

• 5 years of User Acceptance Testing Lead experience for internal or external products within an Agile or Hybrid delivery environment.
• Must have 5 years with cross-coordination with Product, Technology, DevOps, QA, and Business Lines (Customers).
• Intellectually Curious: You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to share ideas or track down answers. Comfortable with ambiguity, a hunger to learn and a seeker of new challenges.
• Excellent Communicator: You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience.
• Do-er: You are biased toward action. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You’re well organized, able to multitask and able to prioritize your work.
• Self-starter with strong written/verbal communication, a clear vision of the efficient and effective way to get things done and an iterative mindset to try, fail and pivot as needed.Preferred Banking technology testing experience.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Info Systems, Engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience in user acceptance testing with a track record of delivery.
• Must be comfortable working with business stakeholders through the testing process.
• 5 years of experience working in Scrum or Kanban agile environments, with some Waterfall aspects that accompany a highly regulated banking industry.
• Work with cross-Project, Business, Product, and Technology teams to define and tailor a testing strategy and plan for a complex platform.
• 5 years for leading on UAT and test plan strategies (positive and negative testing).
• 5 years for leading on test artifacts such as test strategy, test plan and test closure documents.
• 5 years managing and coordinating test planning and test execution activities.
• 5 years in planning and development of test cases and validate complete test coverage.
• Ensure team follows governance standards and protocols as defined within the SDLC.
• Document risks and provide timely escalation of issues, partner with the team to assess options and provide recommendations for prompt resolution.
• Create test execution, defect status and other reports.
• Facilitate and manage defect triage and planning meetingsEngage in and participate in all ceremonies, meetings, and operating routines to ensure successful delivery.
• Effectively manage timelines and dependencies while monitoring blockers, ensuring adequate resourcing.
• Lead with adherence to the firm’s risk, controls, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience enhancing communication between technical teams and business lines/stakeholders.
• Proven success in collaborating, influencing, and driving decisions with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.Proficient Jira, Jira Test Framework, Confluence, Mural, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Proficient in Scrum, Kanban, or Hybrid delivery models.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 1 610 735 9347 or Raja.Sekhar@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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