Internal Application: IT Senior Project Manager

This is a hybrid position with time required onsite.

Our client is looking for a senior IT project manager to oversee two important projects. The projects support the Operations (building & maintenance) department. 

One project coordinates the migration of key applications to the cloud (vendor-hosted). 

The other project is managing enhancements/upgrades to the room reservations system. 

The candidate must feel comfortable working with both business and technical staff. They should be comfortable managing a time-boxed project and leading stakeholders to continually prioritize the backlog.

Responsibilities: 

Plan, conduct, and manage complex information technology projects in a unit or department, requiring high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed. Assemble project team, assigning responsibilities, identifying resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of the project. Responsible for project discovery. Serve as an expert regarding scope and project objectives, solution�s value and technology, as well as the role and function of each team member. Ensure work completion within schedule, budgetary and design constraints. Make decisions about analysis, design and testing and provide alternative methods as needed. Work collaboratively with colleagues to leverage resources for successful project completion. Make independent decisions within the confines established by sponsors/business owners. Serve as primary contact with user groups and stakeholders. Leverage steering and executive committees for decision-making, change management, and communications. Absorb and leverage project-related technology to ensure effective project management and collaboration. Advise unit/school regarding post-project operations. Provide training needs as applicable.