IT Project Manager
New York, NY

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong project management skill to drive the successful execution of critical, complex and impactful business initiatives. Project Manager will provide leadership and transparency through all phases of the program / project lifecycle for initiatives and assignments, such as planning, design, development, deployment. Ensure project scope, schedule, quality and benefits are adequately defined and delivered. Project Manager will have extensive experience with financial/ ERP systems. They would have effectively lead project teams and ensure that project progress is communicated to all stakeholders. Successful candidate will not only have outstanding project management skills, but also exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship building.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The section below (duties and responsibilities) list key work activities the Project Manager must demonstrate to achieve the position objective listed above.

* Experience in managing multiple large, high-profile financial/ ERP projects concurrently.
* Take initiative and provides leadership in solving problems, improving processes, providing a better IT experience for the business.
* Responsible for end-to-end management of project, i.e. all phases of project from concept, project planning, development, execution, monitoring to project close down.
* Create program/project, communication, budget, risk, contingency plans.
* Drive change management, overall project control and team participation.
* Demonstrate ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities and projects.
* Plans resource requirements and financial requirements.
* Solid business analysis, customer interaction and problem-solving skills.
* Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress, effective decision-making and prioritization, and leadership / oversight for issue resolution
* Share lessons learned and best practices across programs, building relationships with stakeholders and brokering relationships at all levels.

FIRM INTERACTIONS

This section describes the degree of contact the employee will have across the firm.

* Continuous contact with PMO Director;
* Continued contact with corporate leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 8-10 years of direct experience as an IT project manager.

Education: Requires a bachelor's degree in related area.

REQUIRED SKILLS

The list below is measurable or observable knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or behaviors that are required to succeed in performing the essential functions.

* Strong financial /ERP project experience.
* Project management certification e.g. PMP, CAPM;
* Professional and positive approach;
* Diligent with attention to detail;
* Ability to cope under pressure;
* Collaborates well;
* Dynamic and vigorous;
* Self-motivated & self-sufficient;
* Effective communicator at all levels;
* Team player, and able to work on own initiative;
* Assertive, adaptable, and creative;
* Strong analytic ability;
* A can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile when required.

Voluntary Inclusion

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