A Project Manager in the IT department is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within the technology domain. The role involves coordinating the efforts of a project team, ensuring that project objectives are met on time and within budget, and managing stakeholders expectations. The Project Manager plays a crucial role in aligning IT projects with the overall strategic goals of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource requirements, and budgets.
- Identify and manage project risks and create mitigation strategies.
- Team Leadership: Assemble and lead cross-functional project teams.
- Define team member roles and responsibilities. Motivate and guide team members to achieve project goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Communicate with stakeholders to gather project requirements and expectations.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, sponsors, and senior management.
- Address and manage stakeholder concerns and expectations.
- Monitor and manage project budgets and expenses.
- Ensure that team members have the necessary tools and equipment to complete their tasks.
- Project Execution: Oversee the execution of project tasks according to the project plan.
- Monitor project progress and the necessary adjustments.
- Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project success.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation plans.
- Proactively address challenges to keep the project on track.
- Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality assurance processes.
- Conduct regular project reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Facilitate testing and validation processes.
- Communication: Facilitate effective communication within the project team and with stakeholders.
- Document and disseminate project-related information.
- Foster a collaborative and communicative project environment.
- Project Closure: Ensure that all project deliverables are completed satisfactorily.
- Conduct a post-project evaluation to identify lessons learned.
- Close out the project, including finalizing documentation and reporting
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 10 years project management experience, managing all phases of a project lifecycle.
- Relevant Experience in Software and System Integration Solutions as Project Manager Role.
- CSM and PMI-ACP certificates a plus
- Must possess Agile knowledge/experience
- CMMI knowledge/experience a plus
- 6 Sigma knowledge a plus
