IT Project Manager

Post Date

Feb 05, 2024

Location

Berkeley Heights,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

07922
US
Sep 25, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

NNJ-679463

Pay Rate

$63 - $95 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

* Manage moderately complex projects and/or components/phases of larger projects.

* Consult, troubleshoot, problem resolution, project management, people management, strategic planning, training, and documentation.

* Ensure project methodologies, project delivery processes, and implementation processes are followed, including leading and driving project timeline, risk and issue management, and scope change management.

* Develop, coordinate, and execute project plans, task schedules, and resource activities to ensure on-time and effective project delivery.

* Lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, cross-company teams that are responsible for all aspects of a project, from initiation to closure.

* Manage the project budget, including understanding and validating estimates, cost variance tracking and managing project resources effectively.

* Monitor key metrics throughout the project lifecycle (Scope, Budget, Risk, Resources, and Schedule) and provide detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.

* Provide accurate and timely communication to key stakeholders and leadership on project progress, challenges, and recommendations.

* Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project management team and others on best practices, standards, tools, and methodologies for managing projects successfully.

Required Skills & Experience

* 6-8 years of progressive project management experience, including management of major projects, in a large operating environment.

* Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management processes and methodologies, as well as project lifecycles.

* Excellent skills in MS Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Confluence, & Jira

* Experience in working with Agile Teams,

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.