IT Project Manager Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

IT Project Manager
IT Project Manager
Birmingham, Alabama
Hybrid
Contract
$60/hr – $75/hr
Hybrid contract role in Birmingham, AL for an IT Project Manager who has experience transitioning platforms from on prem to cloud , presenting to the business and upper management and using tools to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and within scope.

Contract Duration:

18 months
Required Skills & Experience
HS Diploma or equivalent required
Jira, project planning (MS project or Clarizen/AdaptiveWork), transitioning between platforms (on prem to a cloud solution)
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related technical field degree
6 years of Information Technology (IT) experience with at least 4 years being IT project management experience working in a structured project environment
Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and hardware
Excellent knowledge and competence in project management methodologies
Experience using MS Project, MS Office or similar applications
Experience leading and working independently as an IT Project Manager on large scale corporate projects or initiatives
Experience with project management (PM) or Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, along with PM techniques and methodologies
Experience with project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting
Experience with project risk and issue management
Experience with change management and process improvement
Experience educating, training and mentoring project teams
Solid communication and relationship building skills
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience in software engineering or IT Infrastructure
Experience as an Information Technology (IT) functional subject matter expert (SME)
6 years of experience as an IT Project Manager Hands-on coding experience
What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities
Plan, direct, guide and implement IT projects and programs which support Corporate strategic objectives
Utilize divisional standard project management methodology and solution delivery method to ensure proper performance and execution when completing projects
Create positive, professional relationships with both internal and external customers
Analyze technical and business processes and implement improvements
Consistently provide visibility into projects and report progress of projects to management and governing bodies
Manage risks and issues that occur during project lifecycle including strategic direction
Mentor, educate and train project teams, team members and fellow PMs on project management best practices
Delegate tasks to appropriate IT PMs and ensure completion of tasks
Attend technical training sessions and classes as required
Analyze and review Information Technology Project Office (ITPO) metrics and key performance indicators of various IT efforts across different solution demographics including size and risk
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by: Jessica Eisenberg