IT Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager (PM). The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for the management project work by facilitating communication with the business unit/customer, project team, and other stakeholders as necessary related to requirements and proposed solution for the project. The PM will manage projects in accordance with the documented project life cycle, the foundation of which is built around the practice of team collaboration.By working with the project team members, the PM is expected to gain a high-level understanding of the business processes, using that knowledge to guide the team in making appropriate decisions for the project that will drive improvements and provide value to the end user and the organization. An ideal candidate will support the project management life cycle by:

• Leading multiple teams in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs, demonstrating consistent results
• Creating task-level project plans to organize cross-functional teams
• Verify analysts are gathering strong, customer approved requirements
• Setting and meeting deadlines and priorities in a structured way, following the project management process
• Presenting in front of peers and leadership
• Articulating ideas effectively so that others can easily understand; both in meetings and in one-on-one conversations
• Explaining proposals, ideas, policies, and plans to customers or clients
• Driving the adoption and integration of the project roles and project management processes
• Assessing customers' current capabilities and needs and communicate that information to the project team members
• Acting as a liaison between project team members
• Understanding business needs and drivers of value and success
• Developing project documentation required by the Client project life cycle, answering questions and providing more detail as requested

• Lead the development team through the working phase of the project by leading Daily Standup meetings, researching and answering questions about the defined work, and assisting in technical roadblocks - escalating as defined in the project's technical escalation process
• Employ and ensure the adherence to an iterative development methodology; assisting, as needed, in the effort of defining features, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• As requested by the BA, assist in the management of user stories (requirements) and clearly communicate to the business and technical team members what is needed
• Ask probing questions to fully understand user stories with the ability to provide feedback on possible implications of all requests
• Accurately and concisely articulate issues, questions, and recommendations to business stakeholders, team members, and management
• Work with the business unit to manage the expectations for project completion

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus in IT or equivalent combination of experience/knowledge
• 2+ years' experience working with businesses to identify and document IT needs and facilitate solutions
• 2+ years' experience and comfort with project management, project planning, and documentation
• Experience with Agile process