IT Project Manager

$93,453 - $158,870/Yr

WSSC Water - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Laurel, MD

About the position

The IT Project Manager at WSSC Water is responsible for managing the design, development, maintenance, and implementation of project plans for IT solutions. This role ensures adherence to project plans and completion of all phases of project activities according to WSSC Water's project management methodologies. The position requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders while managing risks and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements to define project scope and establish fulfillment criteria.
• Develop, maintain, revise, and distribute comprehensive project plans for assigned IT projects.
• Work with IT staff and internal customers to establish quality control checkpoints and acceptance criteria.
• Build strong relationships with project stakeholders and anticipate issues.
• Proactively identify and assess risks, creating and implementing risk mitigation plans.
• Develop and ensure compliance with requirements plans, training plans, and readiness acceptance plans.
• Develop the project budget and ensure adherence to approved budgetary limits.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to document lessons learned and provide guidance for future work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience managing all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for IT projects, or a High School diploma and 8+ years of experience in the same.
• Good knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain project team focus and structure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standard project management best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project 2010 or similar project management software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project management software other than Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial tracking for projects.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with at least 3 days in the office per week.