Monday, September 01, 2008

Senior Project Manager (0567) in Buffalo, NY

Monday, September 01, 2008
Basic FunctionAs a member of the Project Services Group in IT’s Project Management Office, this Sr Project Manager would be responsible for running large projects end-to-end. Responsibilities:Leads and manages all aspects of large and complex projects throughout the entire project lifecycle from initiation to post-implementation review. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with project sponsor to achieve project goals.  Manages and tracks project schedule, scope and budget.Establishes project organization and methodologies and defines roles and responsibilities. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans, Manages scope. Creates and implements a project communication plan. Builds an effective team, assigns tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes.  Communicates to stakeholders and project sponsor.Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers.   Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Secures resources from resource managers to appropriately staff project teams.Works with technology and business partners to secure project funding.Basic Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of experience leading all aspects of large and complex projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.Experience with large software implementations and/or organizational change management Project Management Planning and SchedulingIssue Management and ResolutionRisk Management and MitigationResource ManagementBudget development and managementScope Management, Change Management and Requirements ManagementUnderstanding of project life cycle methodologyAbility to work within the organization and understand the agendas and perspectives of others.Ability to present to and communicate with Senior and Executive ManagementExcellent problem solving skills to assist in detecting issues and potential risksMust be able to work effectively with clients, IT management and staff personnelRequires strong judgment and excellent decision making skillsExcellent analytical, organization and time management skillsAsserts ideas, encourages teamwork and acts as a role model when leading and directing othersUnderstands the project purpose and employs the use of a work breakdown structure, critical paths and Gantt charts, as well as other tracking reportsAbility to proficiently use project management, word processing and spreadsheet applicationsExcellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present to the target audienceDemonstrates diplomatic negotiating skills and excellent interpersonal skillsDetail oriented and self motivatedIdeal Qualifications:Bachelor's degree preferred, MBA highly desired10 years of project management highly desired. PMP CertificationUnderstanding of Banking or financial industry especially item processing and bank operations.Management of diverse project teams both on-shore and off-shoreManaging multiple vendor relationships.

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