Project manager

We are seeking mid-level project management professionals who want to lead projects and work efforts, and can deliver on time, on budget and on scope performance. Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of multiple, cross-functional projects typically ranging from $200,000 to $2 million. Responsibilities include planning, managing, coordinating, implementing and delivering project solutions that meet business requirements. Manages project team and multiple outside vendors to ensure successful services delivery. Accountable for resolution of escalated project issues and risks. Manages vendors to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met. Consults with and collaborates with business executives, business technology executives, program manager, CIO, senior leadership team, portfolio liaisons, IT strategist and project sponsors to create overall project plan, including business and technical elements.

• Bachelor's Degree in business, information technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least four years IT work experience combined with at least three years experience managing complex projects.
• Demonstrated sound understanding of core business processes, industry trends, technology developments and IT environments.
• Ability to understand changes in business process and technology and effectively adapt technology to meet business needs.
• Solid working knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology. PMI Certification preferred.
• Ability to use project management skills to manage projects and teams.
• Ability to prioritize and plan within the project while ensuring all relevant factors and issues have been considered and resolved. Ability to drive project implementation strategy and delivery plan.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly. Ability to influence and manage diverse cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to perform diplomatic facilitation using sound negotiation skills and consensus building techniques.