IT Project Manager

$70,720 - $83,803/Yr

Kforce - Jersey City, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Jersey City, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager will oversee project funding requests and change control requests, ensuring compliance with project lifecycle standards and providing guidance to project teams. This role involves risk identification, cost optimization, and coordination with the home office in Japan for approvals. The manager will also support project teams with various toolsets and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Project Funding Requests (PFR) and Change Control Requests (CCR) from project teams.
• Ensure adherence to the IT Project Development (ITPD) lifecycle and validate project plans for feasibility and justification.
• Provide guidance to project teams in resolving complex situations and mitigating risks.
• Support project teams with toolsets such as Project Portfolio Portal (PPP), MS Project, and Planview.
• Coordinate with the home office in Japan for PFR/CCR approvals as needed.
• Summarize and pack PFR/CCR based on information provided by project managers for expedited approvals.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in IT project management, preferably in the financial industry.
• Attention to detail, particularly in validating numbers and dates.
• Bilingual in Japanese, with the ability to read and write professionally, not just conversationally.
• Ability to commute to the NJ office (Harborside) 4 days a week.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid sick time