What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at Lutheran Social Service of MN?
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!
As an IT Project Manager you will, lead or assist, as assigned, in the planning, implementation and introduction of IT projects for a wide variety of business units seeking new systems and technologies. Work with project sponsors to develop project documents including scope of work and project plans. Manage project team roles and responsibilities, identify business requirements, define project deliverables, provide business user satisfaction, and ensure quality projects are delivered. Ensure that effective communications and relationships between customers and project team members are maintained.
This position is based in our St. Paul office.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related degree, or equivalent work experience is required.
- 3 years successful track record of delivering projects that meet business objectives as well as time, budget, and quality guidelines. Experience in working with large-scale technical applications defining requirements; and managing project plans, test plans, and resources.
- Solid understanding of project management methodology, tools, and techniques.
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple complex projects from design to delivery and managing multiple converging deadlines.
- Objective decision-making ability, strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of industry trends and evolving technology.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Understand business issues and translate them into technical solutions.
- Proficient at managing multiple converging deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and be able to change work focus.
- Competencies in the following areas:
- Customer Focus
- Performance Management
- Communication for Results
- Interpersonal Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
