Project Manager (NO C2C)

Position Summary

The Information Technology (IT) Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing IT projects from inception to completion. This position requires a combination of technical knowledge, project management expertise, and excellent communication skills. The IT Project Manager should be adept at managing project timelines, budgets, and resources while maintaining a focus on achieving project goals and stakeholder satisfaction. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing IT projects, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize IT projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, success criteria, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Interact with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Provide senior management with clear and accurate communication of project status and issues.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and issues, and prepare and implement contingency plans.
• Evaluate and manage the implementation third party solutions and ongoing relationships with vendors to ensure company goals and objectives are met.
• Effectively multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work with training and support teams as needed to create training, support, and end-user documentation.
  
  

Management reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related Information Technology, Computer Sciences or Business
  
  

discipline is preferred.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in IT project management.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Strong familiarity with project management methodologies, best practices, and software tools such as Jira and TargetProcess.
• General mortgage banking background.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, copier, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and carry materials and supplies weighing 35 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard.

Additional Requirements

• Must have positive attitude, work well under pressure and be a team player
• Must possess professional attitude to represent company in a positive manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical capabilities
• Self-starter
• Strong work ethic
• Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
• Accept constructive criticism
• Ability to maintain flexible work schedule, including evening and weekend work as needed
  
  

This description outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associate.