IT Project Manager

$104,000 - $124,800/Yr

DP Professionals - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, SC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking an experienced IT Senior Project Manager to lead multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment in Columbia, SC. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the execution of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies across one to five concurrent projects. This role requires the development and monitoring of comprehensive project plans, communication strategies, risk management plans, and all necessary project artifacts from initiation through to post-implementation and closure. The IT Senior Project Manager will ensure that all project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with the client's standards. In this position, you will be responsible for the daily development, execution, and maintenance of project plans and communications. This includes facilitating effective communication among all stakeholders involved in the project, which encompasses meetings, correspondence, status reports, and other project documentation as per the client's standards. You will monitor resource requirements and assigned deliverables based on project specifications, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately to meet project objectives while managing the budgeted project hours. Additionally, you will identify and manage tasks and issues that may impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the project, ensuring timely delivery as planned. The role also involves providing both written and verbal project status updates upon request, tracking key project milestones, and adjusting project plans as necessary to meet the evolving needs of the work effort. You will be responsible for leading the project from inception to final business acceptance and implementation, ensuring that all project documentation and deliverables are complete and adhere to high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects in a strong matrix environment executing Software Development Lifecycle methodologies.
• Develop and monitor project plans, communication plans, risk management plans, and project artifacts from initiation to post-implementation.
• Ensure project deliverables are complete on time, on budget, within scope, and in accordance with client standards.
• Facilitate effective communications between all parties involved in the project, including meetings, correspondence, and status reports.
• Monitor resource requirements and assigned deliverables based on project specifications.
• Identify and manage tasks and issues impacting the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the project.
• Provide written and verbal project status updates upon request.
• Track key project milestones and adjust project plans as needed.
• Ensure all work efforts have appropriate documentation for audit purposes utilizing project methodology standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• 5 years of IT experience in a leadership capacity, including 2 years leading two or more concurrent project teams.
• PMP Certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies, information systems, and business processes.
• Advanced leadership skills in a team or project environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with MindView, Jira, and Azure Boards.
• Completion of the client's Training Program for Project Management may substitute for one year of experience.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $50 - $60 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Gain experience leading multiple projects simultaneously.