job description

Myticas Consulting is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for a contract position with our direct client in Chicago, IL (Hybrid-remote).

NOTE: Open for W2 candidates only!

Job Description

Oversees several intermediate to large sized projects Department and/or Client’s information technology (IT) projects
Assembles project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and is responsible for determining and acquiring resources needed for projects
Familiar with the scope and requirements of projects and acts as liaison between team members and functional area management requesting project
Level of work is considered intermediate and staff must be able to work under minimal supervision
May lead or direct the work of others

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates Bank and/or System project activities and resources to ensure project goals are completed on time, within budget and with optimum quality
A strong familiarity with various Agile and Scrum elements, including Agile planning and Agile project management with Scrum
Provides direction, prioritization, and conflict resolution in managing project teams to accomplish project objectives
Prepares and implements detailed project plans including definition of scope, requirements, objectives, resource allocation and task schedules and milestones
Communicates project goals and results to clients, Bank, and/or System management
May provide input on training, development, goal development and guidance to staff
Ensures ongoing use of and adherence to client’s policies and practices including established project management methodologies and Technology Project Standards
Focusing on the project’s critical components and ignore unnecessary or distracting work
Showing a comfort with quickly changing priorities, plus a highly developed adaptability and flexibility

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2 to 5+ years of direct work related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated project and risk management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, resources, customers and management with a focus on consistency and accuracy
Self-motivated with excellent teamwork skills
Ability to think independently, make decisions and perform objective analyses
Possesses broad and specific knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in the field of specialization to the completion of assignments
Ability to explain and present complex topics to stakeholders
Knowledge of project-management software applications and methodologies ( i.e., Agile/Waterfall Methodologies, JIRA Tool, MS Project)
Knowledge of IT Governance and Infrastructure, Application Development Lifecycle, Information Security Infrastructure
Flexibility to handle fast changing conditions

PandoLogic. Keywords: IT Project Manager, Location: CHICAGO, IL – 60608