Vertex Computer Systems - King of Prussia, PA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
King of Prussia, PA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Senior IT Project Manager at Vertex, you will be responsible for managing medium to large scale enterprise-wide projects, particularly those utilizing Waterfall methodologies. Your role will involve mobilizing resources from various teams, defining milestones, creating comprehensive project plans, and establishing a clear project structure. You will monitor project activities closely, ensuring that all tasks are aligned with the defined objectives and timelines. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing release guidelines, controls, and overseeing project closure activities to ensure successful project completion. You will also be tasked with publishing metrics reporting, status updates, and dashboards to keep stakeholders informed of project progress. Organizing periodic review meetings with senior management will be a key part of your responsibilities, ensuring that all parties are aligned and any necessary adjustments are made in a timely manner. Compliance with audit requirements, SOX regulations, and operational controls will be critical, and you will need to develop and obtain approval for the project scope, objectives, and related time schedules. In this role, you will develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies, managing issue logs to address any challenges that arise during the project lifecycle. You will act as a liaison with other functional and technical teams to ensure all project activities are coordinated effectively. Additionally, you will assist in selecting the appropriate methodology and documentation standards for the project team, ensuring that best practices are followed throughout the project.

Responsibilities

  • Manage medium to large scale enterprise-wide projects, mobilizing resources from different teams.
  • Define milestones, create project plans, and establish project structure.
  • Monitor project activity and manage release guidelines and controls.
  • Publish metrics reporting, status updates, and dashboards.
  • Organize periodic review meetings with Senior management.
  • Ensure compliance with audit requirements, SOX, and operational controls.
  • Develop and obtain approval for project scope, objectives, and time schedules.
  • Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Manage issue logs and assist in the resolution of issues.
  • Liaison with other functional/technical teams for all project activity.
  • Assist with selecting methodology and documentation standards for the project team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Business Administration
  • 5+ years of experience in information technology or Project Management environment
  • Project Management certificate preferred
  • Knowledge of Project Management tools and methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Strong relationship building and communication skills

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with applications related to transportation and logistics for servicing customers in the field
  • Experience with Azure DevOps to manage project user stories and tasks
  • Experience with Excel
  • Knowledge of logistical tools such as Descartes
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • HAZ Waste industry experience

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunities to advance your career
  • Great work environment
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