Sr. IT Project Manager

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. Leads a variety of projects, including launching new products and services, large-scale application development, systems integration, Business Process Optimization arrangements, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments.

Provides direction and guidance to business partners to enable the best information technology (IT) solutions that meet the business needs. The position bridges the gap between business partners and technology solution providers.

Responsibilities

Oversees complex IT initiatives having enterprise impact. Coordinates across IT, interfacing with wide group of stakeholders representing multiple business areas.

Facilitates a clear understanding of IT strategy/Roadmaps with assigned organization and ensures integration and consistent implementation across the organization.

Proactively communicates with stakeholders, ensures that they are an integral part of the requirements definition process as well as project implementation, and manages customer expectations.

Oversees the development and execution of project plans according to scope, cost, and schedule.

Monitors and reports progress of IT initiatives to IT leadership as well as business leaders.

Establishes and enforces adherence to standards and best practices for Project Management to ensure quality and integrity of delivered solutions.

Builds and matures team skills by conducting knowledge sharing and by mentoring other IT PMs.

Provides technical leadership for project teams to align to strategic business objectives.

Builds and maintains strong relationships with business partners and acts as a liaison between information services teams and the business partner.

Provides education to new partners with regards to IT service offerings.

Promotes business projects and value to the IT leaders and community.

Facilitates project initialization process working to prioritize projects and guide projects through the approval process. Leads the development of business cases requiring IT-based solutions.

Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives. Understands and educates others on policies and practices.

Effectively uses new technology and in-depth knowledge of IT research methods and procedures to evaluate and recommend IT solutions.

Leads functional teams or projects.

Serves as a mentor to less experienced staff members and contributes to performance reviews.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems; 10 years of experience in system development and implementation; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.

Prior IT and Project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

PMP Certification

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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