We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to assist the Information Technology ("IT") team. The IT team delivers quality software solutions that provide measurable business value. Day to day you will plan, direct, and coordinate activities and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budgets. As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will partner cross-functionally to identify how technology can assist the business and which methodologies and strategies are best for optimal results.
Callouts:
- This role will be hybrid ( M/F from home and Tues-Thurs in Woburn, MA office)
-6 months contract to start
Responsibilities • Participate in IT portfolio management activities, collaborating with both IT and business unit leaders. • Partner cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improvements, including initial development of business cases and scoping of projects. • Review project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available departmental resources to various phases of each project. • Manage varying systems/application development projects within assigned areas from inception to successful implementation, which includes:
establishing work plans for each phase and arranging for recruitment or assignment of project personnel; identifying and scheduling deliverables, milestones, and required tasks; managing personnel; developing strategies and plans, and identifying the required methods and tools; initiating and keeping projects on track; resolving issues with customers; providing leadership to and motivating project team members throughout the project's life cycle'; creating status reports and modifying schedules or plans as required; and presenting project status and risks/issues to IT and business leadership on frequent cadence. • Escalate in a timely manner to upper management any project issues, including timing, budget, resources, scope, and more. • Prepare project status reports and/or project portfolio summaries for management, business unit leaders, and IT management. • Perform customer surveys, ensuring customer satisfaction remains high. • Lead efforts in creative approaches to problem solving and quality deliverables supporting business needs.
Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience required. • Master's degree in Business or Management preferred. • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification strongly preferred. • A minimum of 7 years of IT experience, including managing IT projects. • Tower industry, operations, leasing, or real estate experience preferred. • Approximately 10% travel may be required in support of the position's responsibilities. • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively. • Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results. • Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.