Sr IT Project Manager

Our client is looking for a Project Manager with 5 years of experience to perform project management oversight over varied projects and workstreams. This position is primarily remote with the possibility of some on site meetings. New England candidates are preferred but not mandatory.

Job Summary: Plan, conduct, and supervise the completion of complex information technology projects in a unit or department, requiring high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed. May manage a number of projects and/or programs simultaneously.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Client Services Project Management Office, The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and managing projects in support of the Client Services product and operational portfolio. The Sr. Project Manager will work closely with Client Services’ Leaders, University Stakeholders and Support teams to deliver projects on time and on budget. The Sr. Project manager will be responsible for all phases of the Project Planning including facilitating feasibility discussions key project initiation tasks.
  
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Senior Stakeholders at all levels and excel at identifying and managing risks. Candidates must feel comfortable with decision making and leading while balancing competing priorities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions*):

Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.

Serve as an expert regarding scope, project objectives, solution value and technology, in addition to the role and function of each team member.

Ensure work completion within schedule, budgetary and design constraints.
Make decisions about analysis, design and testing; solve complex technical problems; and, when necessary, provide alternative methods for achieving goals.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to leverage resources for successful project completion.
Make independent decisions within the boundaries established by sponsors/business owners.
Serve as the primary contact with user groups and stakeholders.
Leverage steering and executive committees for decision-making, change management, and communications.
Absorb and leverage project related technology to ensure effective project management and collaboration.
Advise unit and schools regarding post project operations.
Provide training to clients and staff as needed.
Apply the client's IT technical standards and best practices.
Abide by and follow the client's IT Code of Conduct.

Basic Qualifications

• College graduate
• PMP certification
  • Experience working in Higher Ed and/or a highly decentralized environment a plus

Please note this is a full-time (35 hours a week), contract position.

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Job Type: Full-time, Contract (Remote, but may require some on-site work )

ONLY accepting candidates local to the New England area at this time.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES: please be sure to submit your resume and include your ideal W2 rate and availability in your cover letter.