Project Manager I - Information Technology
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Job description
The Project Manager I is an entry-level position for a career in Project Management under the direct supervision of Project Manager II or III or a Senior IT Manager. The Project Manager I will typically be responsible for the schedule, deliverable, customer satisfaction, and technical performance of an assigned project. The project or program generally represents temporary structured work effort to deploy/upgrade/ or optimize a business goal. Alternatively, the Project Manager I may act in a supporting role to the Project Manager of a larger program., * Assists Project Manager and Project Team in Project Planning and Scheduling, with close supervision.
- Able to Plan, Execute, Monitor and Control assigned discrete projects or activities to ensure assignments are completed on time and deadlines are met.
- With guidance, able to apply best practices in project management to ensure projects: (1) are completed on time and within budget and scope, (2) produce a quality product, and (3) result in customer satisfaction.
- Review deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and quality prior to delivery to customer.
- Ensure project and product documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Maintain project records, prepare status reports, take meeting minutes, and ensure documents are accessible.
- Able to maintain positive relationships with customers; both internal and external.
- Basic ability to create and give project management review presentations, with oversight.
- Exhibits future growth potential in a fast-paced matrix environment
- Able to capture and submit change notices to the Change Advisory Board
- Ensure contracts, purchase orders and status reports are maintained, as required.
- Able to identify potential project risks and elevate to project leadership, able to support the development of mitigation strategies.
- Proactively engage in continuous process improvement and promote positive changes within the company.
Requirements
- Associate's degree is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred, or 5+ years of functional experience may substitute.
- Related functional experience is required.
- Basic knowledge of project management methods, tools, and techniques, including Agile methodologies.
- Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, and Project
- CAPM®/PMP® or Scrum Master preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Able to understand the five phases of Project Management and the role of the project manager.
- Experience leading a small team within a functional area, or performance in a support or administrative area.
- Basic skills in time management, meeting facilitation, and problem-solving.
- Ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing.
- Basic ability to negotiate and apply tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnel.
- Strong interpersonal / teaming skills
- Basic ability to work independently and as a member of a project team.
Travel/Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Light to moderate lifting may be required.
- May require domestic and international travel (25% to 50%) and valid US passport.
Benefits & conditions
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- Referral program
- Pet insurance
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
- Parental leave
- Health insurance
- Paid time off, Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees