IT Project Manager at SmithsGroup2

An IT project manager is responsible for developing and managing information technology projects and their cost, time and scope. Responsibilities include creating a project plan, communication plan, allocating tasks, resources engagement and setting milestones. This includes leading integrated project teams within a matrix organization (Internal & external resources) to achieve successful project outcomes. An IT project manager is responsible for developing and managing information technology projects and their cost, time and scope. Responsibilities include creating a project plan, communication plan, allocating tasks, resources engagement and setting milestones. This includes leading integrated project teams within a matrix organization (Internal & external resources) to achieve successful project outcomes. • Manage small to medium sized Business and Technology projects with low to medium impact initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business. Ensure project/program deliveries successfully support the achievement of defined objectives. • Establish and maintain the appropriate level of Governance and Control over Project Deliveries throughout the Project Lifecycle delivering business outcomes and deliverables set forth in the project charter. • Establish the appropriate level of Project Management rigor based on the Complexity and Impact of the project to the Division. Set and continually manage project milestones and expectations while holding team members accountable to achieving the work according to schedule. • Responsible for the overall coordination planning the work, setting milestones and deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress and reporting of project status to key stakeholders, team members and associated Program Management. This includes development and management all aspects of project engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues. • Oversees all aspects of project work to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within the constraints of budget, schedule and customer expectations. This includes managing the day-to-day project activities and resources. Monitor staff (internal and external) performance holding team members accountable for successful project delivery while escalating issues in a professional, timely manner. • Provide on-site/virtual leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones. • Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to project closure. • Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables. • Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, and key stakeholders. Provide regular and appropriately aligned status reporting against project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and decisions. • Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork and innovation. • Ability to understand and work with External Vendors/Professional service engagements (onshore and offshore) with the help of Leadership. • Demonstrate relevant functional and technical acumen to support business needs and address Divisional goals. Seeks to understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs in aligning Technical and Business strategies of the project. • Manages project scope and changes. • Manages quality throughout the project lifecycle. Aligns with project objectives and ensures team commitment throughout project and program life cycle.