Project Manager - Project Lead

Blythewood, SC, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago

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Datasoft Technologies, Inc.

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Project Manager - Project Lead
Hybrid: Blythewood, SC
About the Job

Duration: Long term Contract Position
Location: Hybrid: Blythewood, SC
Pay rate: Hourly
Job ID: 9648

Overview:
Position is assigned within the IT Department reporting to the Director, IT Operations. Under limited supervision, manages and coordinates IT strategic and tactical assignments and project management activities associated with agency-wide information technology initiatives. Coordinates IT project activities, deliverables, and deadlines with personnel and other stakeholders, which will include other state and county government agencies and applicable business partners. Position may also serve in co-lead or IT coordinator role for agency projects led by the agency PMO or other business units. The IT Project Manager will work closely with agency PMO staff on applicable projects involving information technology. Also, the agency PMO is finalizing standardized project management methodologies; therefore, this position will assist with creating and establishing IT project management standards and processes to align with agency project management standards.
Responsibilities:

Serves as IT project manager for assigned projects. For non-IT driven projects, role will serve as project manager for IT assigned deliverables.
Manages assigned IT projects and coordinates with all stakeholders from inception to completion to achieve the desired outcome.
Works with project team to identify and document project scope/charter, budget (where applicable), resources, project schedules including milestones and risks, and project deliverables.
Establishes meeting cadence for each project to ensure projects remain on budget and on schedule.
Maintains project team accountability through tracking budget, milestones, risk mitigation actions, issues, and task assignments. Escalates issues timely to applicable stakeholder(s).
Collaborates with others to establish project meeting agendas and produces project team meeting notes including providing project status updates and reports to stakeholders.
Closes out each project in a timely and orderly manner, with documentation of lesson learned and finalizing of essential project documentation.
Maintains accurate master IT project list.
Produces required IT project related presentation and supplemental materials for meetings including steering committee and strategic planning meetings.
Work with IT Management and Project Management Office to develop, document, and codify the project planning, implementation, and management methodology for adoption by client.

Qualification:
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

PMP certification
5+ years of project management experience.
3+ years project management experience in managing enterprise level it projects.
1+ years of experience with service now
3+ years of experience with budgeting

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A bachelor's degree in the business management, public administration, information technology, or other related field of study.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

PMP.

Preferred Skills (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

Experience managing system modernization iniatives
Experience working with state agencies
Experience collaborating with external vendors

Additional Skills:

Strong verbal communication and written skills with the ability to compose clear, concise Reports, documents and correspondence.
Thorough understanding of information technology concepts, terminology and standards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion According to schedules and goals.
Ability to lead and influence
Ability to understand and clearly communicate complex projects
Considerable diplomacy and tact exhibited in stressful situations
Employee must develop and maintain knowledge of agency mission, goals and objectives

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance Group
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance
401 (K)

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Dice Id: datga001
Position Id: 26-00112
Posted 9 hours ago

Company Info

About Datasoft Technologies, Inc.

Datasoft Technologies, Inc. is a software development and consulting firm. Our clients rely on us for software consulting, system engineering, software development, and computer consultancy services. We provide the most competitive rates in the industry to a broad range of private and public sector clients.

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