TRCTalent is working alongside a leading software provided in the Greater Atlanta area to find an IT Project Manager for a long-term contract role. This is a hybrid role (onsite three days per week) located in the Vinings area. Candidate MUST have used Workday, Salesforce, jira and MS Office.
PRINCIPLAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages multiple small, medium and/or large sized projects in both business application and infrastructure area
Initiate a project by first understanding the business problem and solution goals, then defining project objectives working closely with key stakeholders. Create a holistic project charter which may include multiple phases
Lead and create project work breakdown structure working closely with project team members. Oversee creation of requirements. At times, may need to assist in documenting requirements. Manage scope throughout the project lifecycle
Create and manage end to end comprehensive detailed project schedule with task dependencies, milestones, and resource assignments
Manage project budget and mitigate variance against baseline
Plan, organize and manage testing activities. Effectively and efficiently orchestrate testing execution and defect management. At times, may need to assist in creating test cases
Identify and manage project risks and issues. Perform ongoing risk analysis and apply appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
Understand the impact of the issues and resolve in a timely manner. Escalate risks and issues as necessary with potential resolution options
Plan and manage project change control process. Lead change impact analysis and manage Change Control Board (CCB) for change decision
Plan and manage implementation and user go-live. Create and execute a detailed comprehensive implementation plan with medium to high dependencies. Identify, orchestrate and manage training and communication required for a successful user go-live
Regularly distribute project status to all stakeholders. At times, may include C-level leadership
Set clear expectations with all stakeholders and continually manage expectations. Where needed, realign if expectations are different
Build and grow business relationships vital to the success
ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Highly proficient in understanding, analyzing, planning and synthesizing project details, both technical and business aspects, in a clear and meaningful manner; and articulating concisely to all levels of stakeholders. Able to dive into technical details if required
Highly proficient in proactively discovering, ascertaining and mitigating gaps, plan variances, impacts and risks to the project and, at times, across the organization by asking thought provoking questions and influencing others
Highly skillful in collaborating with business to develop and articulate business case. Extensive experience in leading the discussion with stakeholders to collect and synthesize information
Highly skillful in evaluating project estimates to yield realistic and achievable goals
Highly skillful in rationalizing project costs and identifying potential ways to minimize costs
Highly skillful in leading and eliciting cooperation from others to take appropriate actions to resolve issues in a timely manner
Highly proficient at performing what-if scenarios on scope, schedule and budget to determine project impact.
Highly proficient at clearly articulating and tailoring the communication content appropriately based on audience
Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and processes. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies