IT Project Manager

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading high-impact, complex projects that are critical to the organization's success. This role involves strategic project planning, cross-functional coordination, and risk mitigation to ensure the successful execution of initiatives that drive business growth and operational excellence. The IT Project Manager will serve as a key advisor to leadership, contributing to project governance, stakeholder management, and process improvements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Project Leadership

• Drive high-visibility projects from initiation to completion, aligning initiatives with company goals and strategic priorities.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on project performance, risks, and recommendations.
• Act as a thought leader in project management, driving innovation and best practices across the organization.

Advanced Project Planning and Execution

• Develop and oversee comprehensive project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize project dependencies, ensuring smooth execution and risk mitigation.
• Implement structured methodologies and frameworks for scalable project execution.

Governance and Compliance

• Establish and enforce project management standards, methodologies, and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in project governance, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company policies.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and dashboards for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Resource and Financial Management

• Oversee project budgets, cost estimations, and financial forecasting.
• Optimize resource allocation and utilization across multiple projects to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with department leaders to address resource constraints and capacity planning.

Risk and Change Management

• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate risks that may impact project timelines, quality, or costs.
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Establish crisis response plans for critical project disruptions.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between senior leadership, external partners, and project teams.
• Facilitate high-level discussions and decision-making processes, ensuring alignment on project objectives.
• Provide structured and timely communication to all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and engagement.

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor and guide project managers and team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Promote a high-performance culture within the project management team.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and continuous learning initiatives within the organization.

Quality and Performance Assurance

• Ensure all project deliverables meet or exceed business expectations and industry standards.
• Conduct thorough post-project reviews, identifying lessons learned and process improvement opportunities.
• Implement performance measurement frameworks to track project success and impact.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is highly preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive decision-making at executive levels.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working within a PMO environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Trello, Asana, etc.).