IT Project Manager: Remote - Fully Remote

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field
• 3-5 years of project management and related experience
• Advance knowledge of MS Suite of tools specifically MS Project & Excel (VLOOKUP’s, index, match, pivot tables)
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools (JIRA), methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full lifecycle
• Excellent analytical skills• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project plans, schedule, cost, and risk management.
• Define project goals, scope, and successful criteria, while monitoring and reporting progress to senior management.
• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOE), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and resource requirements matrix
• Effectively manage projects in JIRA utilizing agile boards
• Utilize agile principles and methodologies to facilitate iterative development, frequent feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular project meetings, manage communication channels, and provide timely updates to external and internal stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle, fostering a collaborative and customer-centric approach.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Prepare budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements.
• Track project costs to meet budget.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement