IT Project Manager or Sr IT Project Manager

$86,016 - $116,120/Yr

Unclassified - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Albuquerque, NM

About the position

The IT Project Manager or Sr IT Project Manager is responsible for managing the standard Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases of assigned projects using company-defined methodologies and standards. This role involves strategizing, planning, executing, and closing multiple large-scale and complex inter-departmental projects while ensuring stakeholder engagement and project objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Strategize, initiate, plan, execute, control, and close multiple large scale and complex inter-departmental projects.
• Act as a sub-project manager and provide input into the project management process for larger cross-segment business projects.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors and stakeholders to obtain best market prices and secure commitments.
• Work with business units, external vendors, and stakeholders to complete project objectives of delivery, content, and quality.
• Track project schedule and cost, report project status, create project-related documentation, and capture lessons learned using company standards and procedures.
• Proactively manage all stakeholders' expectations and involvement, building consensus.
• Initiate, develop, plan, execute, manage, forecast, re-forecast, control, and close multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Recommend or propose standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Capture lessons learned at the close of each project and document for knowledge transfer.
• Run team initiation meetings to scope the project and develop the project charter, design processes, and critical path.
• Write Scope/Statement of Work documentation including resource identification, project cost, and schedule provisions.
• Develop the project schedule baseline, Gantt chart, and budget.
• Monitor and report using Earned Value Management.
• Manage change order processes and communicate with stakeholders.
• Identify critical paths, contingency plans, and manage project risks.
• Matrix manage cross-functional teams to bring projects to a successful close.
• Lead the creation of appropriate teams and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to each team member.
• Manage project teams and provide guidance to resolve problems or conflicts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with five to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Project Management Certification from the Project Management Institute is required.
• Extensive knowledge in all aspects of network, hardware, and software technologies and standards.
• Proven understanding of SDLC and project management methodologies.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and detect, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with project management software, templates, tools, and scheduling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $86,016 to $146,226 based on experience and qualifications.