It Project Manager

We have a client that is seeking an IT Project Manager on a 6-12 month engagement across 7 projects initially, supporting their Business Systems/Applications IT function. Projects will likely entail CPQ, Salesforce integration, New tool implementation, and vendor SaaS engagement.

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Creating and tracking detailed project plans leveraging the company's framework & toolset, including schedules, logs, cost estimates, resources, communications, risk mitigation and issue resolution aligned with team SOP.
- Proactively managing changes and shifts in the project, inclusive of scope, resource constraints, issues and executive sponsor requests through transparent and consistent communications.
- Consistently and effectively communicating project status, key issues/risks, required decisions and project objectives with sponsors, upper management, and senior executives.
- Facilitating the creation and approval of migration runbooks, if applicable, that highlight the correct sequencing of migration or cut-over activities, owners, and rollback plans.
- Facilitate meetings and follow up with resulting action items.
- Coaching, mentoring, motivating, and supervising project team members and contractors, and influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

Key Qualifications:

- Strong public speaking and presenting skills are a must. Can articulate project status, risks, issues and roadblocks in a direct and concise manner.
- Thrives in an ambiguous and fast-paced work environment.
- Experience managing risks, issues, and decisions
- Proven ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project and Visio