Enterprise IT Project Manager

• Works with business partners to identify and implement multiple technical projects of varying sizes, as defined by Company methodology, such as broad-based information systems, full life-cycle application development, building enterprise applications or data warehouse planning and development.
• Manages projects at least $1M in size or equal complexity.
• Directs system analysts, software designers and programmers to determine best methods to achieve project objectives.
• Works with moderate guidance and is responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems. Operates within defined parameters using project management methodology.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: manages the development of a prescribed planning document; develops project charter; partners with sponsors to secure project approval; develops communication management plan; defines project team roles and responsibilities, develops work plan structure and project schedule; develops deployment plan; leads project meetings; identifies, documents and prioritizes scope changes and facilitates approval process; maintains and updates all project documents; secures the appropriate skill sets for project; sets and manages expectations with resource managers and team members; provides performance feedback to team members and resource managers; maintains issue log; facilitates resolution of issues; executes communication plans; regularly reports status of reports; manages and monitors ROI throughout the project lifecycle; tracks and manages time and budget against plan; develops testing strategy; conduct project close-out activities; prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints; obtain/secure and archive necessary approvals; manage and update project plan; and performs other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with IT focus degree and 3-5 years experience in broad-based information systems, full life-cycle application development and/or building enterprise applications and/or data warehouse planning and development or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in project management during which at least 2 years are spent working in a lead role on one or more projects.
• Project Management Professional certification (PMP) in progress required.
• Experience in creating an effective team environment, building strong relationships, negotiation, solving problems and issues, resolving conflicts, managing resources in a matrix environment and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization required.
• Demonstrated application of project management methodology required.
• Knowledge or experience with project management tools, documentation tools, and reporting tools required.

• Requires an understanding of the overall organization. Experience working with portfolio management applications and Rational tools preferred.

• PMP or Agile Scrum Master Certification.
• Experience with Federal Contracting a bonus.
• Strong communication - Externally and Internal, If you’re looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we’d like to work with you. We’re driven, people driven

Our client, a US Fortune 50 organization and a leading provider of Health care and Health Insurance services, seeks an accomplished Technical Project Manager., Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.