senior it project manager.

• chicago , illinois

• posted 4 days ago

job details

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• $60 - $66 per hour

• contract

• bachelor degree

• category computer and mathematical occupations

• reference1065452

job details

job summary:

Description:

Manage cross functional projects in a matrix organization, to deliver cloud-based services and data solutions to Client's dealers, external and internal customers.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager is accountable for ensuring successful completion of projects, on-time, within budget, and error-free. The principal responsibility of the Project Manager is to manage the planning and execution of project team members. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall project plan and budget.

• Incumbent will support various project teams and obtain/provide a variety of information starting at concept stage and continuing through prototype, pilot, implementation and follow-up stages of various projects

• Develop and produce project management schedules.

• Use professional project management tools and techniques to manage reporting, tracking charts, checklist, and project scheduling software and to delegate appropriately.

• Manage change and take active leadership in timely decision making.

• Manage schedules that reflect detailed information related to the changes, including effected components and functions, timelines for various stages of project completion, cost, etc.

• Will work with the individual team members from multiple functional disciplines and customers to establish completion dates.

• Monitor progress of projects, discusses problems with affected areas, assures appropriate personnel are informed of problem and steps are in place to meet schedules.

Depending on nature of problems, expected to recommend possible solutions and alternatives

Techinical Skills Required:

• Proven experience with project management concepts including project charters, scheduling and planning projects and successful completion

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the department to take specific actions.

• Should have strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, ability to multitask effectively, strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Previous agile training (spring planning, daily scrums, sprint, retrospective)

• PMP certification preferred

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred

• Working knowledge Azure DevOps (formerly VSTS) highly desirable

• Knowledge of Confluence preferred

• Knowledge of Power BI is highly desirable

• Advance knowledge of Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project

• Strong communication and presentation skills

Soft Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills

• Conflict and mediation skills.

• Presentation skills

Education & Experience Required:

• The position requires a Master of Science degree in engineering, computer science, or related disciplines with 8+ years of direct Project Management experience OR

• The position requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering, computer science, or related disciplines with 10+ years of direct Project Management experience

location: Chicago, Illinois

job type: Contract

salary: $60 - 66 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

The Project Manager is accountable for ensuring successful completion of projects, on-time, within budget, and error-free. The principal responsibility of the Project Manager is to manage the planning and execution of project team members. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall project plan and budget.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced

• Minimum 10 years of experience

• Education: Bachelors (required)

skills:

• Project Management (10 years of experience is required)

• PMP Certified

• Azure DevOps (3 years of experience is required)

• PowerBIEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.