IT Project Manager III

Job Title: IT Project Manager III
Location: Remote. Candidate must be willing to work EST schedule.
Duration: 11 months, possible extension
Schedule: Standard work week, Monday - Friday, 40 hours. 8am - 5pm, with some flexibility required based on work with global teams. OT not anticipated.

Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project and meeting deadlines of project.
• Develops project Product and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
• Provides guidance to subordinates based on organizational goals and company standards. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization s objectives and schedules effectively and on time.
• Establishes operating standards and procedures that affect subordinate organizational units.
• Acts as an advisor to subordinate supervision or staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.
• Develops and administers budgets, schedules and performance standards. Exerts influence in the development of project objectives and deliverables.
• Frequent contacts with equivalent level managers and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, or contractual clarifications.
• Assesses and utilizes best fit project management process to meet program and project objectives.
• Project communication planning and execution – setting appropriate expectations, communicating status with all stakeholder groups, escalating issues and concerns when warranted.
• Working with the sponsor to ensure the planned business value is progressing according to plan
• Coordination, aligned with Global Sourcing partner, of vendor management (RFI, RFP, SOW, etc.)
• Change management addressed in organization, technology, architecture, and business readiness
• Coordination of quality outcomes through test planning and execution
• Execution of project plan deliverables, including operational readiness with the appropriate project team members
• Issue facilitation, communication, and resolution

Required Experience/ Education/ Skills:

• 5+ years of project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or Associate's degree (minimum) plus equivalent 5+ years of project management experience
• Advanced Computer Skills
• Prior experience managing an ERP (S4HANA) transformation project
• Manage large projects through the entire process
• Explain technical concepts in a non-technical language
• Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with facilitation skills across global program/project teams
• Strong financial acumen and have prior project budget experience
• Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP Certified (Resume must include certification number & active dates).
• Hands on experience managing application enhancements
• Working knowledge of handling backlog
• Adaptable with critical thinking skills to manage the risk appropriately for the proper recommendation to decision making
• Hands on experience in ERP and manufacturing technologies (i.e. SAP S4HANA, Camstar, etc.) and cloud implementations
• Written, Verbal, and Training skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to Learn quickly and transfer knowledge to others

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of SDLC as a quality framework for project management
• ITIL and/or ISO understanding
• Negotiation skills and experience
• Contract management experience for project delivery
• Prior experience in a similar or equivalent position
• Agile/Scrum Certified (ex. Scrum Master)

Travel:

• Travel dependent on project phase