IT Project Manager - Full Time/Direct Hire - Hybrid - Columbus, OH - W2 only

The ideal candidate will possess strong planning, organization, communications, budgeting and change management skills. S/he will leverage experience in planning and designating project resources, preparing budgets & schedules, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed. S/he will have a proven ability to facilitate communications between technical and businesspeople and demonstrate a passion for process improvement and efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities of the position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop project goals and establish measurements for success for each project
• Develop the project schedule and plan to ensure timely completion of the project and within budget
• Obtain management and other key stakeholders agreement with the project plan and timeline, and advise of any obstacles or resource needs that may affect completion of the project as planned
• Assemble the project team, identify competencies, and assign resources to development tasks appropriate to each individual s knowledge, skill, and abilities
• Perform program scoping exercises and coordinate with key stakeholders to prioritize new programs and ensure strategic cross-functional alignment
• Develop detailed project plans, monitor milestones, and generate periodic status reports
• Apply project management tools and tracking systems to manage all aspects of project progress and ensure all teams have contributed to the success of the project
• Monitor and communicate project progress, and adjust resources as necessary to keep the project on track
• Create strong relationships with the company s Technology partners, act as a liaison between the business & IT Support to manage & prioritize technology requests

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Project Management or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in related positions; or a Masters degree in related fields with additional years of experience.
• Project Management certification preferred.
• Appropriate college coursework, technical training, or industry certifications may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Advanced experience in data processing, evaluation, and analysis
• Ability to travel, to include overnights

Leadership Attributes:

• Restlessness in regard to always asking Is there a better way?
• Skilled in the exercise of negotiation as values the processes of collaboration and compromise to achieve end result
• Ability to build genuine relationships and influence employee behavior and get results through others, without having a direct reporting relationship
• Excellent organizational skills and adaptability to effectively identify and respond to shifting priorities
• Problem analysis and resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Precise and articulate written and oral communication; ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrate individual and group presentation skills
• Passion for leveraging technology and proficient with today s most popular software applications to create presentations and share information