IT Project Manager

The IT Project Manager I is responsible for leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. PMs lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, large-scale application development, systems integration, BPO arrangements, operational efficiency improvements, process engineering and infrastructure upgrade and deployment. This role is expected to lead all project efforts in accordance with the defined organizational project standards, which align with industry best practices. This is an individual contributor role managing matrixed teams, and requires leadership and influencing capabilities. Responsible for implementing the project per the plans. Contributes to defining, planning, orchestrating and delivering the project. Manages all parts for the project life cycle and works with BU IT partners to oversee all SDLC phases of a project. Manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost and quality parameters and escalates at the right time to the PM III, Director IT or Program Manager. Works with the sponsor to validate financial forecasts and provides reconciliation of resources and other project related expenditures. Develops communication plans and interfaces to execute on responsibilities. Prepares input for key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives. Represents project in various project governance and inter-department forums. Chairs weekly Core Team and monthly Operating Committee meetings to review progress with key constituents. Tracks milestone while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan and report deviations. Develops the project documents for review by the sponsor. Scope of responsibility: Project Manager I’s are responsible for managing regional IT projects. PMs usually work with Program Manager or PMIII or Director IT, on different types of IT projects.