Project Manager

Technoviz LLC

Project Manager

madison, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Great Work Environment

    Competitive salary

    Opportunity for advancement

    Job Summary:

    We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of a project’s development, coordinating people, processes, and resources to ensure projects are completed successfully and on schedule. The ideal candidate is highly organized, resourceful, and has a proven track record as a successful Project Manager. You will lead the delivery of projects related to strategic objectives designed to deliver superior technology solutions and services. This role provides direction and leadership to project teams; is responsible for project initiation and planning activities; monitoring project schedules, progress, and resources; communicating with project stakeholders, management, or other relevant parties; and project closure deliverables. This position works under general supervision; may assign duties and responsibilities to staff during coordination of project work; and reports to the Deputy Chief Information Officer.

    Responsibilities:

    Successful delivery of enterprise projects and other initiatives that support strategic direction. Oversight over all phases of project delivery, including: leading projects from requirements definition through deployment; monitoring project constraints, including scope, timeline, and budget; motivation of project resources by providing direction and purpose; and cross-functional collaboration and communication.

    Assist in the development or refinement organizational project management best practices to ensure the projects are completed on time and use resources effectively.

    Define, document, and communicate project status and constraints utilizing project management software and standards.

    Coordinate change management activities required for successful implementation and operationalization.

    Establish and maintain relationships with project teams and relevant stakeholders.

    Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, as required, to escalate project related issues.

    Key Skills Required:

    Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

    Excellent knowledge of information technology solution tools for a variety of applications.

    Excellent knowledge of change management techniques and tools.

    Excellent knowledge of agile software development process and methodologies. Experience with Scrum is preferred.

    Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Ability to independently lead technical projects and teams.

    Strong attention to detail.

    Ability to collaborate successfully with a variety of stakeholders, including those with divergent perspectives.

    Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.

    Ability to adapt and respond to changing work situations and environments.

    Education and Experience:

    1 – 3 years of project management experience leading information technology implementations.

    3+ years of experience in information technology or related field

    Experience with project management software (Asana, MS Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)

    Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

    Experience leading, directing, mentoring and influencing teams.

    License and/or Certificates Required: PMP or similar project management certification preferred.

    Discretion:

    The Project Manager works under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief Information Officer. The individual in this position is expected to exercise a significant level of independent professional judgment in leading projects, providing performance feedback, and providing assistance in supporting technical systems critical to ensuring the ongoing functioning of the organization.

    Supervisory Authority:

    This position is responsible for coaching, providing direct feedback to, scheduling, assigning, reviewing, and educating project team members, but does not have direct supervisory authority.

    Flexible work from home options available.