Solid understanding of project management methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle
PMI-PMP or PMI-ACP Certification
Experience managing projects using Agile, Predictive, and Hybrid Methodologies
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing strategic IT projects impacting cross-functional teams
Advanced knowledge of and experience with organizational change management concepts and business process improvement methods
Minimum of 4 years of senior level IT professional experience such as Sr Software Developer, Sr Database Administrator, Business Analysis, or related role
Effective at influencing and leading without direct authority
Ability to operate at a senior level, drive complex decisions and solve problems in a timely manner
Proficient in project management and project management software
Portfolio awareness
Responsibilities
Manages cross functional projects with some interdependencies to other systems
Mentors project managers, project coordinators and less experienced staff in project management
Creates project schedule and plan and work with functional leads to secure resources
Identifies and resolves delays and resourcing issues
Accountable for projects completing within schedule baseline
Apprises stakeholder and IT PMO management of any project completion concerns
Creates risk management plan and strategies to enhance, avoid, transfer, or mitigate the risk
Drives results independently with minimal supervision
Evaluates change requests and make recommendations to accept, deny, or defer the change
Creates, manages, and reports out on project budgets and status
Manages costs to ensure project completes within cost baseline
Facilitates project meetings and communicates with the project team, sponsor, and functional managers
Assumes lead worker role for training and knowledge transfer
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent