Functional IT Project Manager

firstPRO is hiring a Functional IT Project Manager for our client located in Philadelphia, PA. This role is a contract to hire opportunity and is primarily remote. Local candidate needed. Four year college degree is required.

Responsibilities

Identify and organize projects by defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.

Identify key stakeholders and appropriate project team members.

·Secure project approval determines resource availability, timeline, and financial commitment, and manages project progress.

Facilitate discussions to meet mutually agreed upon goals.

Complete detailed project plan documents, including project work breakdown structure, schedule, roles, and responsibilities.

Manage and communicate project objectives and goals to the project team.

Manage project execution from start to finish including tracking progress, identifying issues and mitigating risks.

Establish rapport with collaborating departments and teams.

Complete post-project evaluations to determine project outcomes.

Ensure project outcome is in alignment with desired impact and results.

Complete lessons learned and present outcomes and findings to key stakeholders and audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.

2-4 years of Project Management experience including previous experience working in a PMO.

Agile/Scrum experience

Intermediate knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

Intermediate knowledge of change management principles including organizational dynamics, change theory, and improvement methods / tools

Intermediate knowledge of risk management principles

Advanced proficiency with MS Office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation & diagramming software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)