Project Manager I

Job Description, As a IT Project Manager / Release Manager you are part of a team of professionals who plan, manage and deliver projects to meet defined deliverables, processes, and tools. As part of the IT function projects address the development, documentation, creation of performance metrics, debugging, deployment, and support of IT systems globally. IT Project Managers / Release Manager operate in a cross-functional role and may have specific expertise in functional areas such as Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Application Integration, Data Warehousing, etc. Project management, strong communication, and excellent technical skills are required for success in this role. Essential Functions: As an IT Project Manager / Release Manager you will: Coordinate functional groups responsibilities and deliverables with respect to process and system initiatives. Coordinate with cross functional teams and document key release steps and activities to be performed during cutover. Perform execution of the release cutover working with cross functional teams tracking all the milestones and share appropriate communications. Define and gain approval for business requirements, process modeling deliverables, project plans and charters. Determine project cost and project timing based on scope and complexity of the project. Track, develop and create release calendar for project implementation. Track each project schedule and create a project plan with input from the cross-functional team. Schedule, attend and record meetings notes. Update website with all information related to the project status. Develop and create corporate communications plans to affected customers and stakeholders. Manage projects in compliance with the Project Development Lifecycle and associated deliverables to ensure the integrity and quality of project artifacts. Work with developers to translate requirements into technical specifications. Requirements: Strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively within a team environment to meet aggressive goals and pre-defined pre-defined measurement criteria. Ability to conduct user workshops, define requirements, estimate, assess and plan projects, write use and business cases, and design workflow processes. Strong experience with microsoft excel, projects, visio, powerpoint ,SharePoint and tools such as Asana. Experience working on change management practices and change management boards. Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle, It Service operations, business process realignment and the financial and political elements of an IT organization. Experience in business process re-engineering methods. Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and utilizing project management applications. Strong user of multiple project management tools. Creative approach to problem solvingResponsibility and Interaction: Responsibility: o The tasks this individual is responsible are often unstructured and the issues addressed are less defined requiring new perspectives and creative approaches. o This individual will apply attained experiences and knowledge in solving problems that are complex in scope requiring in-depth evaluation. o Demonstrate good judgment in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance, and proposing solutions. Interaction: o This individual must work effectively with Staff to Vice President level employees within the function, across functions and with external parties. o Limited supervision and direction is provided, as this individual can operate and drive results and set priorities independently. o The ideal candidate will be a proactive contributor and subject matter expert. o To be successful, this individual must demonstrate favorable results through regular leadership and influencing others. Education Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience is required; 9 to 11 years of experience is preferred. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or related field is required; or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects. Experience is test management is desirable.