IT Project Manager

Job Description

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for an onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Accountable for the execution of Information Technology (IT) projects of moderate size, risk, and complexity.

Employs their skills, talents, and knowledge of project management frameworks (e.g. Scrum, waterfall) to assure high quality products are delivered while optimizing the cost and delivery of value.

Maintains complete transparency on the current state of the project, and maintains complete transparency on the forecast cost and delivery.

Enables project stakeholders to make good business decisions based on project transparency.

Coaches the project team members on the art of project execution as it pertains to the project management framework being utilized.

Enables and promotes team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value.

Verify project scope and determine methods of managing and controlling

Plan, estimate, schedule and trend the less complex project

Estimate, budget and control project cost

Develop, implement and manage quality assurance programs

Identify and manage project risk

Develop and manage procurement plans

Coaches team members on project management skills and techniques

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, OR Associate's degree with 2 years' of related technical/project management experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related business or technical/project management experience.

7+ years of experience managing projects that impact cross functional business areas.

Certification or degree aligned with project management discipline (PMP, or Scrum Master cert preferred)

Experience managing teams.

Strong organization & communication skills.

Experience with water fall and scrum methodology.

Experience managing projects for Supply Chain & Purchasing business is preferred, but not mandatory.

Experience with Executive level status reporting

Experience with MS Project and Jira a plus

Experience with multiple project types (e.g., in-house development, vendor, off-shore) is expected.

Knowledge and experience using multiple project management frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Waterfall) is a plus.

Promotes continuous improvement within the project team

Communicate effectively with peers, business partners, and mid-level management

Full-time