IT Project Manager
Job DescriptionJob Description
Darbytek is currently looking for an IT Project Manager for our client. The right candidate will lead and coordinate Information Technology (IT) project; assess project objectives and recommend technical strategies to satisfy business needs. Project Managers will work with operational managers, senior management, business systems analysts, and IT professionals to ensure projects are properly defined and deliver expected efficiency gains, revenue enhancements, increased customer service levels, and/or strategic advantages. Project Managers collaborate with internal business partners and operations managers to implement operational changes, data exchange, data management, and reporting. *Enterprise Title experience is a huge plus, or Banking or Financial experience.*
Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of IT projects including feasibility studies, project execution,
documentation, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and training
Coordinate plans and activities of the project team with that of other teams/groups within
the company to optimize working relationships and communications
Provide management and direction for project activities. This includes setting project
priorities, coordinating and reporting group activities
Deliver progress reports to the CIO, team members, executive-level staff, and project
stakeholders
Provide updates on the development of project objectives including project scope, risk
identification/mitigation, project deliverables, timelines, and resources
Track and resolve project issues; escalate issues that cannot be resolved at the project
level
Assist senior management, operational managers, and internal business partners in
prioritizing new development, enhancements, and maintenance requests
Provide subject matter expertise to a department and its clients, based on professional
knowledge and experience
Document and define business workflow processes
Support and facilitate standardization within IT and across business operations
Approve all systems requirements, external requirements, internal design requirements
and any other associated documentation produced by project team
Make recommendations to management regarding installation standards for system
design (external and internal), programming and database management
Participate in hardware/software evaluations
As needed, conduct system design and/or code walk through sessions
Develop acceptance test plans; coordinate QA and testing activities
Coordinate software upgrades and the installation of new software products
Coordinate change management activities for applications software and related
documentation
Conduct interviews and make recommendations for new hires and/or replacement
personnel
Direct education programs for project team
Perform performance evaluation/salary administration duties for his/her personnel
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or six to eight years
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience. Bachelor degree in computer science, business administration, project management,
or related field is desired.
Minimum three to five years of relevant operations and/or IT experience.
Ability to manage enterprise-wide, cross-functional projects, implement change across
an organization and effective relationship building skills are required.
Experienced in planning, developing, and rolling out large-scale systems.
Project management experience in the Insurance, Banking, or Title industries is an
asset.
Strong analytical skills, good communication skills – written and verbal, and good
listening skills are required..
Ability to work independently to identify and resolve issues.
Ability to effectively frame issues and solutions for senior management.
Must be customer service oriented.
Company DescriptionAt Darbytek, our goal is to build a better future for people and business. We specialize in recruiting skilled individuals for both full-time direct hires and contract positions. Allow us to help you with your next opportunity.Company DescriptionAt Darbytek, our goal is to build a better future for people and business. We specialize in recruiting skilled individuals for both full-time direct hires and contract positions. Allow us to help you with your next opportunity.