IT Project Manager

job summary:
Under a general level of supervision, the IT Project Manager (PM) is accountable for the execution of Information Technology (IT) projects of moderate size, risk, and complexity. The PM 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. The PM maintains complete transparency on the current state of the project, and maintains complete transparency on the forecast cost and delivery. The PM enables project stakeholders to make good business decisions based on project transparency. The PM coaches the project team members on the art of project execution as it pertains to the project management framework being utilized. The PM enables and promotes team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value.

location: Columbus, Ohio
job type: Contract
salary: $55 - 70 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks:

1. Verify project scope and determine methods of managing and controlling

2. Plan, estimate, schedule and trend the less complex project

3. Estimate, budget and control project cost

4. Develop, implement and manage quality assurance programs

5. Identify and manage project risk

6. Develop and manage procurement plans

7. Coaches team members on project management skills and techniques

Minimum Requirements:

Education 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.

Work Experience: Minimum of 4 years (in addition to any educational experience in lieu of degree as identified above) IT and Business experience including work in one or more of these areas: project management, Agile Framework, major construction, or engineering.

Required License(s)/Certification(s): Certification or degree aligned with project management discipline (PMP, or Scrum Master cert preferred)

Additional Requirements:

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

qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:

Education 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.

Work Experience: Minimum of 4 years (in addition to any educational experience in lieu of degree as identified above) IT and Business experience including work in one or more of these areas: project management, Agile Framework, major construction, or engineering.

Required License(s)/Certification(s): Certification or degree aligned with project management discipline (PMP, or Scrum Master cert preferred)

Additional Requirements:

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

Equal 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 [email protected].


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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.