Project Manager, IT, Product & Portfolio Center - Remote

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The Information Technology/Digital Solutions Project Manager provides oversight of the IT's project portfolio and provides contributions to process improvement to ensure successful project delivery. The role is responsible for managing projects as well as leading and guiding assigned teams, managing resources, supporting continuous delivery, conducting peer reviews and working with other cross functional teams.

The IT Project Manager supports pillar/department projects through utilization of project management fundamentals ensuring business goals are achieved and projects are executed on time and within budget. The role is responsible for generating overall IT Pillar and Department portfolio reporting, analyzing project reports to identify issues and recommending solutions, training and mentoring Business Analysts, Solution Designers (System Administrators)/coordinators on project management fundamentals.

***This is a remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States.***

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management

• Oversee the Digital Solutions program/project load. Provide project consultation to ensure business requirements are met to include collecting data, delivering and problem resolution.

• Manage all phases of the project life cycle - Kick off, Discovery, Ensure the gathering and documentation of Requirements, Write User Story, Confirm Scope, Design and Build Process Flows, Create Project Schedule, Resource allocation, build, testing and deployment to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget requirements and quality standards.

• Collaborate with department managers and resource managers to ensure projects are staffed appropriately.

• Monitor project issues and propose solutions to ensure project is delivered on time, within budget, project objectives are met, and the customer is satisfied.

Reporting and Budget Management

• Monitor and maintain project budget reports.

• Regular reviews of project deliverables to ensure project is within scope.

• Support project financial reconciliation by ensuring all staff hours, project expenses, and vendor invoices are submitted in a timely fashion.

Project Communication

• Facilitate regular (minimum monthly) status meeting for IT Pillar and Department projects / portfolios.

• Facilitate internal and vendor communication by …