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The client is in need to an Applications Project Manager to join their PMO. SUMMARYPlan, execute, and finalize implementations and manage ongoing support of the Information Technology (IT) solutions after implementation. Define project schedules and workplans, determine estimated resources and costs, and track and report status. Effectively allocate resources, coordinate the efforts of internal and external team members and project stakeholders, mitigate risks, manage issues, and manage and control scope. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Coach, mentor and lead project team members (IT and business staff), educating each in the methodology being used and, more importantly, their role in the project's success• Support continuous improvement and maintenance of project management best practices • Work with the IT tools and services teams to continuously improve the project management tool suite and methodologies that are utilized on projects• Work closely with IT managers and analysts in assigning resources to projects and establishing deadlines for their completion• Manage multiple projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals• Support the identification, evaluation, and selection of specific projects that will be selected for completion• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management, IT analysts, and stakeholders• Build, develop, and grow business relationships with project stakeholders at multiple levels and multiple locations vital to the success of the project• Provide motivation for participants by maintaining enthusiasm and providing positive feedback throughout each project's life cycle• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle• Maintain continuous alignment of project scope with defined strategic business objectives• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion• Monitor progress of projects including identifying problems impeding progress and participate in their resolution• Facilitate mutual interaction with various parties in such a way that reduces the risk of failure, maximizes benefits, and restricts costs• Maintain frequent written and verbal communications with all stakeholders and project participants, ensuring communications are precise, concise, and understood by recipients• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elementsTop Skills Details:1. At least 3 years of experience as an Applications Project Manager 2. Experience working on large enterprise applications including agile PM experience3. Must have strong experience as a strategic thinker, great communicator, involved in large projects and managing several individuals.Additional Skills & Qualifications:• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Excellent coordination and listening skills• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, including the ability to influence across the organization• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations• Resilient and tenacious with a inclination toward policy and process• Demonstrated ability to learn technical information quickly• Team player able to work collaboratively and effectively with and through others, at all levels in the organization• Forward looking with process improvement in mind• Organized and detail oriented• Problem solverAbout TEKsystems:We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.Vacancy expired!