IT Project Manager

Education/Certification/Experience:

•  Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and security related certifications is preferred.
•  2-3 years of experience with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

•  Organized with attention to detail.
•  Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and critical thinking skills.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning.
•  Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
•  Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry.
•  Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.
•  Reacts well under pressure; Keeps commitments; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
•  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•  Manages projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.
•  Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed. Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
•  Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
•  Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
•  Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
•  Identifies root causes of problems in the production process; recommends and/or implements corrective measures.
•  Supports assigned project or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection and implementation process.
•  Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
•  Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
•  Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned.