Project Manager III

• Project Planning & Execution
• Lead technical projects from initiation through implementation, including vendor selection, proof of concept, requirements gathering, design, development/configuration, testing, integration, data conversion, user acceptance, go-live, and project close.
• Manage projects across diverse technology domains such as enterprise applications, infrastructure upgrades, data platforms, digital transformation initiatives, and IT support operations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, secure and organize resources, coordinate project activities, monitor budgets, assess dependencies, and manage project issues.
• Monitor project progress and adjust resources and priorities accordingly.
• Assess project dependencies, risks, budget constraints, and resource conflicts to ensure successful implementation, including contingency planning.
• Support continuous improvement of project management methodologies and tools.
• Business & Technical Alignment
• Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and ensure alignment between IT deliverables and business outcomes.
• Gather and document business requirements and ensure the translation of them into actionable design specifications.
• Maintain a strong understanding of both business and technical issues to manage resources and deliverables effectively.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure solutions meet operational and strategic needs.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Build and lead high-performing teams by leveraging individual strengths, technology, and organizational processes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across IT, operations, vendors, and compliance to ensure seamless execution.
• Foster strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, exercising flexibility, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment across departments and leadership levels.

Analysis & Communication :

• Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and proactive identification of improvement opportunities.
• Analyze and report project status, synthesizing complex information for decision-making.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff, management, and executives.
• Adaptability & Decision-Making
• Manage shifting priorities in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Make well-informed decisions under pressure, balancing strategic goals with operational realities.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience managing multiple, complex projects.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading project teams using both internal and external resources.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, influencing, organizational, and facilitation skills.
• Proficient in both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Azure DevOps (TFS), Microsoft Office Suite, and Visio.
• Project has potential for extension up to a year.