IT Project Manager

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning and execution of functional projects associated with driving scalability in business application. Projects will span across a broad range from ideation, evaluation to implementation of new software systems, scale up for product launches, integration of acquisitions, system upgrades, facility expansions.

Primary Function of Position:

As an IT Project Manager, you will execute a complete and lead the team to implement the plan, responsible for meeting the project dates, ensure effective testing and product performance, project budgeted cost.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance to internal business and quality system requirements and to external regulatory standards.
• Perform audits and oversee project/program governance.
• Organize and lead core team and executive steering committee meetings.
• Provide clear communication to the organization on project status, critical path, as well as potential areas of risk.
• Drive resolution of constraints, conflicts and other challenges that could impact timely and successful execution of projects.
• Create, manage project plan, and assign tasks to team members.
• Track and manage project budget.
• Ensure effective communication methods/mediums.
• Manage coordination of the working groups engaged in project work.
• Record, manage project issues and escalate when necessary, ensuring resolution on a timely basis.
• Manage resource requirements.
• Manage project scope and adhere to IT change control.
• Monitor project progress and performance.
• Provide status reports to the project sponsor and steering committee.
• Work with project owners to ensure business needs are met.
• Work with the team facilitating meetings, assisting in tasks, etc.
• Define and manage the Test plan.
• Ensure adherence to the Project Management methodology.
• Manage (including ensuring the quality of) project deliverables in line with the project plan:
• Kick Off Presentation
• Detailed Project Schedule in MS Project/Smartsheet
• Business Blueprint
• Test Plan
• Training Plan
• Cutover Schedule in MS Project/Smartsheet

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Minimum 8 years of experience involved in leading major cross-functional projects in minimum 5 years in IT.
• Minimum BS or equivalent work experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead, influence and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross functional team environment.
• Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution.
• Medical device experience is a plus.
• Experience with supervising people desired.
• Certification in project management (PMP) desired.