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IT Project Manager
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a complex, multi-track project. This role involves direct management of one project track while overseeing four additional tracks to ensure alignment and timely execution. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, monitor project progress, and provide key leadership updates.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and manage a detailed project plan for a dedicated track, ensuring clear dependencies and milestones across multiple systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, facilitate stand-up meetings, and proactively mitigate risks.
- Oversee track managers, ensuring deadlines and project objectives are met.
- Consolidate project updates into reports and lead governance meetings, providing leadership with clear visibility into project status, risks, and performance.
- Continuously refine project governance processes to enhance efficiency and accountability.
Qualifications
- 5 years of IT project management experience, preferably leading multi-track initiatives involving internal and external teams.
- Proven expertise in project planning, scheduling, and execution using tools such as Microsoft ADO, MS Project, Jira, or equivalent.
- Strong ability to coordinate across multiple teams and systems in a cross-functional environment.
- Excellent risk management, stakeholder communication, and leadership reporting skills.
- Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to apply them as needed.
- Experience managing projects in technology-driven environments such as software development, infrastructure, or enterprise system integration.
Preferred
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or CSM certification.
- Experience with enterprise IT systems, cloud platforms, or large-scale integrations.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools for executive-level summaries.