Define project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements; form project team
Create and maintain IT project plans which communicate tasks, milestone dates, status, and resource allocation
Monitor project progress by tracking activity, identifying problems, and recommending actions
Prepare and publish progress reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Evaluate initial and additional task requests
Interface and communicate with staff on all levels of the company
Act as a liaison with outside vendors as needed
Utilize software life-cycle methodology
Coordinate delivery of development and production releases which meet quality assurance standards
Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft suite of software tools
Must maintain company quality and quantity standards
Must have effective oral and written communication skills
Performs work independently.
Considered a high-level specialist who regularly interacts and works with senior management.
Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work.

B.A. or B.S. degree; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background
A minimum of 5 years in a functional leadership capacity handling multiple projects
Proven ability to maintain multiple projects in forward movement with frequent adjustments as necessary
Experience with managing and directing project team members towards a defined objective
Knowledge of software development life-cycle process

Project Manager

Key skills