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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior IT Project Manager
Description
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We are looking for a seasoned Senior IT Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT and project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects from inception to completion. 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 excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
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.
- Negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in IT project management.
- Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
- Experience in managing large scale IT projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a project that you successfully managed from start to finish?
- How do you handle project changes and scope creep?
- How do you manage and mitigate risks in your projects?
- Can you describe a time when a project did not go as planned and how you handled it?
- How do you ensure that your projects are completed on time and within budget?