Project Manager

Company: YoungWilliams PC
Location: Ridgeland
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION The Project Manager will organize, track and report on all aspects of IT related projects which include IT Network Infrastructure, New Equipment/Refreshes, Software Upgrades, Security, Vendor Selection/Management, IVR Telephony, Systems Integration as well as Client-Facing Operations projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting multiple, cross-functional projects varying in complexity, scope, and duration with respect to technical and logistical issues. ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Manages projects through all phases of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling and closure
Creates and maintains a variety of project documentation (e.g., project plan, charter, risk register, communication plan, test plan, stakeholder log, etc.)
Establishes, fosters, and manages positive and strong peer and client / business relationships, facilitate, and manage expectations and competing / shifting priorities and needs
Schedules one-time and recurring meetings, coordinate meeting logistics, create agendas, facilitate meetings, takes and disseminates meeting notes, and ensures follow up on action items
Critically evaluates information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details and distinguish user requests from underlying business needs.
Provides real-time, comprehensive prioritized views of all projects thru SharePoint (internal and external views) and Microsoft Project.
Prepares status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
Facilitates change requests to ensure all parties are informed of the impact on scope, schedule, and budget.
Performs other duties as assigned by management. REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree related to position and a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred, but not required
Three years' experience in operations, information technology or related field.
Competency in IT related subject matter through relevant work experience
Demonstrates strong business and analytical skills, problem solving skills and experience with numerous environments and architectures.
Above average knowledge and skills working with various software applications (SharePoint, Microsoft Project, etc.)
Solid organizational skills, ability to execute tasks simultaneously
Excellent facilitation and communication (both oral and written) skills
Flexibility to travel, if necessary

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