IT Project Manager - Infrastructure Program

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering technology projects that align with business goals, ensuring timely completion within scope, budget, and quality standards. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, vendors, and leadership to drive project success through effective communication and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business goals.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures.
• Manage project execution, ensuring timely completion within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with business units, IT teams, and executive stakeholders to define project requirements.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and steering committee meetings, providing clear and concise project updates.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns proactively.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues to minimize impact on timelines and budgets.
• Develop contingency plans and escalate critical issues when necessary.
• Monitor project budgets, ensuring cost control and efficient resource utilization.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to allocate resources effectively.
• Work with external vendors, consultants, and service providers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and vendor performance.
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) based on project needs.
• Lead Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning) when managing Agile projects.
• Ensure project deliverables meet IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct testing, quality assurance, and user acceptance testing (UAT) coordination.
• Maintain project documentation, lessons learned, and post-implementation reviews for future improvements.
• Drive process optimization and best practices for IT project management.