Sr. IT Project Manager in Schenectady, NY

Senior IT Project Manager Must be PMP certified and possess a minimum of 7 years PM experience within an IT environment, leading large complex projects. Under the direction of the Director, IT Project Management Office, the Sr. IT Project Manager: Possesses overall accountability for the planning and successful execution of multiple, simultaneous application and infrastructure large scale projects, employing varied technologies across business units. Ensures project delivery is in accordance with the requested deliverables and within the required standard of quality including the specified constraints of time and cost. Proves that project delivery consistently results in added business value and the achievement of the benefits as defined in the Business Case. Oversees large scale program consisting of numerous related projects utilizing appropriate Systems Development Lifecycle (ie, waterfall, iterative, agile). Secures and manages strong professional relationships, enabling necessary support and commitment to managed projects. Understands business goals and develops and manages of appropriate application software to suit both business and technical requirements within the confines of architectural parameters, supporting a wide assortment of technologies (Web Systems, Legacy Systems, and Systems Infrastructure). Works with business managers to fully understand business requirements and uncover additional needs, resolve project roadblocks and manage/mitigate risks and issues. Determines required resources per project based on skill needs and obtain resources through strong interpersonal skills and negotiating tactics. Provides leadership, mentoring, guidance and motivation to project team members throughout the IT project delivery life cycle while managing project plan and all deliverables. Ensures the right level of project stakeholder ownership/involvement and removes barriers to enable successful project delivery. Captures and integrates key project metrics related to scorecard and status reporting. As a key player in the IT PMO, works to further institutionalize PM methodologies and promote initiatives for process improvement, innovative thinking and re-engineering. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor s degree required (Master?s Degree preferred). PMP Certification required 7 years experience in professional project management within IT environment. Demonstrated success in leading and executing large complex projects. Superior communication skills with the ability to communicate easily at all levels of the organization. Solid understanding and strong working knowledge of industry best practice project management methodologies (PMBOK). Expert knowledge of structured lifecycles supporting the delivery of various technologies (Web and Legacy systems). Competencies in problem solving, building effective teams, and conflict management. Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Powerpoint, Word, Project, Excel, and Visio. Must be comfortable working in a team environment, as well as independently. Required Skills: PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PMP, PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL, SDLC, DEVELOPMENT, SOFTWARE, INFRASTRUCTURE To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here