The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation, integration, and
customization of IT projects, from initiation to full customer production rollout.
General responsibilities:
Plan all aspects of project from initial team size, resources required from initial phase
through implementation
Document and receive sign off on overall project plan, including next / ongoing plan phases
Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure the appropriate resources are available and
leveraged onto the engagements
Write Project Plan
Functional responsibilities:
Proven strong Organization, Planning, Risk Analysis, Controlling, Negotiation, and
Communication (verbal/written) skills required
Maintain open communication with stakeholders including calling Governance Meetings and
resolving/ escalating conflict
Strong leadership qualities
Strong management qualities including ability to motivate while managing the project plan
Establish and define the theoretical basis and principles for estimating project effort and
duration, while analyzing customer needs and recommending appropriate technical solutions
Take meticulous notes and distribute reports, so as to thoroughly articulate issues and to
escalate as needed in order to obtain resolutions
Maintain the project schedule in coordination with various workgroups using project
management tools (MS Project, JIRA)
Technical responsibilities:
Plan, control, and coordinate the development of projects from the initial definition phase,
taking the concepts and following through to a successful deployment
Consult with internal and external entities to clearly determine the roles and requirements of
each stakeholder involved in the project / solution
Expertise in using MS Project with experience in resourcing loading/leveling, calendaring,
etc.
Delivery responsibilities:
Manage and lead multiple teams on implementations with both onsite and offsite delivery
models/components
Identify major milestones and establish critical path within the project plan while monitoring
and reporting progress toward milestones on a daily or weekly basis as required
Establish regular touchpoints with various stakeholders (e.g. daily / weekly / monthly
meetings or reviews)
Monitor and adjust the project schedule as needed to ensure timely delivery in line with
Project Sponsor expectations, ensuring that deadlines are met
Identify and mitigate project risks and define the strategy for doing so
Escalate project issues or concerns to Project Owner/Sponsor
Foster and maintain good relationships with different departments, both internal and external
(other entities)
Seek out and champion new development, configuration and implementation efforts for
continuous improvement of the project / engagement