Overview
On Site
USD 65.00 - 70.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Motivation
Agile
FOCUS
Project Planning
Project Scoping
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Team Management
Accountability
Mentorship
Stakeholder Communications
Project Governance
Documentation
Project Documentation
Vendor Management
Reporting
Performance Metrics
Team Building
Analytical Skill
Organizational Skills
Management
Critical Thinking
JIRA
Confluence
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Visio
Communication
Business Process
Leadership
Collaboration
Program Management
Resource Planning
Project Management
PMP
Public Sector
Organizational Change Management
Privacy
Marketing
Job Details
Location: Omaha, NE
Salary: $65.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title: Expert IT Project Manager
Location: Lincoln, NE 68103 (Remote)
Duration: Contract
Job Description:
The Expert IT Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating agile and hybrid project teams with a focus on achieving business results.
Job Requirements
Project Planning and Management: Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning and operational readiness for assigned projects. As a Senior or expert level, the PM may be responsible for complex, highly visible projects that require significant oversight.
Project Team Management: Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, remove roadblocks to their work; leverage organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members; facilitate the efficient use of resources across multiple projects and monitor trends to ensure use aligns with strategic goal.
Product Owner Support: Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and help with an effective system of project governance
Communication and Documentation: Keeping stakeholders informed, resolving issues, and maintaining project documentation utilizing project management tools
Leadership: Promotes empowerment of the team, ensuring that each team member is fully engaged in the project and understands how to motivate members to make a meaningful contribution.
Vendor Management:
Monitor and report on vendor performance metrics. Drive vendors delivery against a specific contract deliverables.
Skills Required
Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to manage conflict, listening, collaborating, and team building
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
Ability to use critical thinking to make complex decisions
In-depth knowledge and understanding of business need with the ability to establish/maintain high levels of customer trust and confidence
Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
o Project Management tools
o Jira/Confluence, Workfront, Monday.com or equivalent
o Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting at all levels including the executive level
Full transparency and communication of project progress, risks, and vendor performance
Ability to work creatively and analytically to solve business problems and propose solutions
Ability to see the big picture and quickly comprehend the impact of new technologies, systems and/or teams on changes to business processes
Ability to drive projects and take initiative to keep things progressing forward
Ability to provide leadership to business analysts, program managers, coordinators, and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value
Required Credentials and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or higher
At least 7 years of medium to large-scale project experience in a project management or similar role
At least 7 to 10 years of strong experience with project or program planning, resource planning, work plan development, and project management processes
Preferred Credentials and Experience:
PMP certification
Demonstrated prior experience with blended methodologies at the enterprise-level of an organization
Experience working within the public sector, specifically health and human services agencies
Organizational change management experience
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Contact:
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Salary: $65.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Job Title: Expert IT Project Manager
Location: Lincoln, NE 68103 (Remote)
Duration: Contract
Job Description:
The Expert IT Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating agile and hybrid project teams with a focus on achieving business results.
Job Requirements
Project Planning and Management: Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning and operational readiness for assigned projects. As a Senior or expert level, the PM may be responsible for complex, highly visible projects that require significant oversight.
Project Team Management: Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, remove roadblocks to their work; leverage organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members; facilitate the efficient use of resources across multiple projects and monitor trends to ensure use aligns with strategic goal.
Product Owner Support: Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and help with an effective system of project governance
Communication and Documentation: Keeping stakeholders informed, resolving issues, and maintaining project documentation utilizing project management tools
Leadership: Promotes empowerment of the team, ensuring that each team member is fully engaged in the project and understands how to motivate members to make a meaningful contribution.
Vendor Management:
Monitor and report on vendor performance metrics. Drive vendors delivery against a specific contract deliverables.
Skills Required
Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to manage conflict, listening, collaborating, and team building
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
Ability to use critical thinking to make complex decisions
In-depth knowledge and understanding of business need with the ability to establish/maintain high levels of customer trust and confidence
Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
o Project Management tools
o Jira/Confluence, Workfront, Monday.com or equivalent
o Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting at all levels including the executive level
Full transparency and communication of project progress, risks, and vendor performance
Ability to work creatively and analytically to solve business problems and propose solutions
Ability to see the big picture and quickly comprehend the impact of new technologies, systems and/or teams on changes to business processes
Ability to drive projects and take initiative to keep things progressing forward
Ability to provide leadership to business analysts, program managers, coordinators, and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value
Required Credentials and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or higher
At least 7 years of medium to large-scale project experience in a project management or similar role
At least 7 to 10 years of strong experience with project or program planning, resource planning, work plan development, and project management processes
Preferred Credentials and Experience:
PMP certification
Demonstrated prior experience with blended methodologies at the enterprise-level of an organization
Experience working within the public sector, specifically health and human services agencies
Organizational change management experience
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
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