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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. You will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. You should have a deep understanding of project management processes, methodologies, and tools, as well as the ability to balance the competing demands of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, and risk. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale IT projects from conception to completion, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions that meet both our business needs and our high standards of quality.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
- Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in IT project management, including managing large-scale projects.
- Strong knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
- Proficiency in project management software tools.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate team members.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
- Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and/or change management.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a complex IT project you managed from start to finish?
- How do you prioritize tasks in a project with tight deadlines and limited resources?
- What project management tools and software are you most familiar with?
- How do you handle changes to the project scope or objectives?
- Can you give an example of how you managed a difficult stakeholder?
- What is your approach to risk management in IT projects?
- How do you ensure your project team stays motivated and productive?
- What methodologies do you prefer in project management and why?
- How do you measure the success of an IT project?
- Can you discuss a time when you had to make a difficult decision to keep a project on track?