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Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Windsor, CT (Hybrid, M-TH in office)

Pay: 70-80 hourly on W2

Summary:

Under general supervision, oversees the planning, execution, and completion of small to medium-sized Technology projects and assumes responsibility for custom software development projects, implementation of out of the box solutions, and enhancements to existing software. Works in a matrixed environment and will own and lead a diverse set of technology resources for the duration of the project. Communicates project status to Senior and Executive Technology Leadership and will be ultimately responsible for project success.

Role Responsibilities:

• Drives all project activities through the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), effectively applying various project methodologies and enforcing project standards, to ensure quality and successful on-time, on-budget delivery of their project(s).

• Under supervision of Senior Leadership, assembles project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and determines and acquires resources needed.

• Assists in communicating the business case to project team to assist with decision making and prioritization; keeps business case at fore-front to drive decisions.

• Acts as liaison between technology/business stakeholders and Senior Leadership on project status, issues and risks.

• Creates and maintains project plans and ensures effective financial forecasting and tracking.

• Interfaces with other technology and business organizations to reach agreement on scope, obtain resources and ensure proper preparedness.

• Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

•Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or similar area of study. Five years of project management experience required.

•Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree and at least ten years of project management experience with two years of increasing responsibilities.

•Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate and/or Agile Certification.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Managing multiple projects, in various stages of the SDLC, at one time.

• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology (specifically in Guide Five and Nine, Waterfall).

• Agile Project Management methodologies.

• Leading infrastructure-related projects such as network upgrades, hardware procurement, core Technology application deployments (such as email upgrades), and deployment and/or facility build-out.

• Aiding in definition of systems strategy, developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.

• Presenting, communicating and articulating effectively to all levels of the organization (including technical and non-technical audiences, Senior Leadership, VPs and C-Level Executives).

• Ability to interface with senior-level stakeholders in both Information Technology and the business units to partner on project scope, risk mitigation and issue resolution.

• Understanding all aspects of the IT Governance and reporting.

• Ability to create, own and present executive level presentations or communications.

EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.