IT Project Manager

Beacon Hill Staffing Group - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Harrisburg, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client is looking for an Information Technology Project Manager to join their dynamic technology team. This role is pivotal in managing internal IT projects with potential for some external technology projects that advance our mission. As a Technical Project Manager, you will oversee the development of technology solutions, including the enhancement of existing technologies and new platforms. This role is mostly remote with occasional travel to their Boston office. This is a 3+ month contract role with potential to convert full-time. The Information Technology Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications. The role will manage project scope, schedule, resources, and risks while promoting a culture of continuous improvement by incorporating feedback into project planning and execution. The ideal candidate should be able to use data and analytics to make informed decisions and take large technical details and boil them down into simple language. They will demonstrate deep knowledge and skills in change management, including the ability to convey difficult news about existing systems and help guide teams through transitions to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.
• Set and track project milestones; manage and account for unforeseen delays, realign schedules and expectations as needed.
• Establish and implement project communication plans, provide status updates to affected staff.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports.
• Organize and manage all phases of the project to ensure on-time completion.
• Develop and implement project plans that streamline their IT system and address current and future needs.
• Collaborate with technology vendors to incorporate changes to systems ensure projects are completed on-time and in-budget.
• Oversee vendors work in incorporating changes to technology systems.
• Build a continuous improvement environment by seeking out inefficiencies in both systems and processes.
• Work with the technology team to ensure data security across all environments.
• Work closely with the Director of Technology and other vendors to help craft and execute on the long term organization technology roadmap.
• Drive process and technology improvements across the organization from little connections to large system improvements.
• Work to ensure all systems are operating as efficiently as possible.
• Work to improve data security and compliance across the organization.

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience as an IT Project Manager.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in business, IT management, risk management, or related field.
• Experience running multiple IT projects with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Experience delivering projects that are on-time and on budget.
• Experience bringing systems improvements to an organization.
• Experience and comfort communicating at all levels of an organization.
• Experience generating reports to support recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects (working both independently and cross-departmentally), problem solve, and to be solution-oriented.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about public health.
• Commitment to advancing health equity and racial equity.
• Comfort working with stakeholders of diverse viewpoints and experiences.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP certification or other relevant certifications.
• Experience working with remote teams.
• Experience managing and working with vendors.