IT Project Manager

DatamanUSA is looking for a IT Project Manager for our direct client based in MD. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a quick learner with excellent people skills.

Job Details:

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Middle River, MD

Duration: 12 Months

Roles & Responsibilities:

*) Provides coordination and oversight of all DW projects major and minor to ensure adherence to priorities, timelines, scope, and budget.

*) Leads daily standup meetings with team to monitor progress, resolve roadblocks, and evaluate work queues.

*) Collaborates and communicates with stakeholders on status, timelines, and requirements including leading large group discussions.

*) Creates/maintains policies and procedures.

*) Member of the Data Governance Committee providing subject matter expertise.

*) Creates and delivers both internal and external presentations representing the work of Data Analytics.

*) Provides technical leadership to ensure standards are met, solutions are scalable, and implementation is smooth by mentoring, designing solutions, leading design review sessions, and resolving roadblocks.

*) Creates and monitors team performance metrics.

*) Floats in/out of other roles as needed: Quality Assurance Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Data Warehouse Developer.

*) Ability to build relationships with project sponsors, stakeholders, other technical staff, vendors, and end users.

*) Coordinates and performs required unit, system, and performance testing. Works with other team members on User Acceptance testing and issue resolution.

*) Participates in continuous improvement activities by identifying and analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and develops strategies for improvements.

*) Produces status reports and communications on a regular basis for senior management use.


Required Skills:

*) Experience working with Azure SQL Instance.

*) Understanding SQL Server scripting.

*) Understanding data modeling.

*) Skill in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment.

*) Skill in creative and analytic problem solving.

*) Understanding of Data Warehousing principles, concepts, and architecture.

*) Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project delivery dates.

*) Ability to effectively analyze and manage requirements.

*) Ability to visualize complex issues.

*) Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

*) Knowledge of programming concepts and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

*) Ability to coordinate the work of a team with the work of other units within the Department of Research, Assessment, and Accountability and other BCPS offices, schools, and departments.

*) Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of users, team members and senior management.