IT Project Manager

1156128
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Charlotte
  • Profession

    Projects & Change Management
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    $76.00-$86.00/hr.

IT Project Manager– Senior – Contract – Charlotte, NC – $76.00-$86.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.


Our client is seeking an IT Project Manager– Senior in Charlotte, NC.


Role Description


This role serves to support the buildout and execution of the Tools & Methodology Program within the Enterprise Change and Transformation Office. The candidate will collaborate regularly with others in methodology and tool development to strengthen the delivery of change within the company.


• Provide leadership in managing critical day-to-day program/project elements including: project vision/objectives, financials, scope, quality, schedule, resourcing, vendor management, dependencies, risks, status reporting, stakeholder engagement, business readiness/change management, and value realization necessary to deliver specified requirements, objectives and value.

• Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes and ensure appropriate and professional communication among project stakeholders.

• Manage projects through the project lifecycle.

• Act as a Scrum Master for an early-adopting Agile team following an iterative development approach.

• Execute Sprint Planning for documented Stories and continue to track progress for Stories and associated Tasks through the Sprint cycle.

• Document the project charter, roles, tasks and measures of success.

• Evaluate progress and quality, manage issue resolution and take corrective action as necessary.

• Ensure adherence to the company and other applicable corporate policies and processes.

• Proactively develop innovative approaches, risk mitigation strategies, quality control and continuous improvement.

• Provide feedback to group managers regarding the work performance of members.


Skills & Requirements


• Bachelor’s degree in Business or technology-related field, or equivalent education and related training.

• Six years of project management experience with increasing complexity of projects and level of responsibilities within a professional environment, including eight years of applicable business experience.

• Knowledge in software development lifecycle in an enterprise environment.

• Experience applying Agile Scrum practices to an application development / delivery team. Experience with Agile work management tools (ex. Agile Central/Rally or similar) in documenting and managing Features, Stories, Tasks.

• Goal-oriented and action-focused.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.

• Objective, transparent, fact-based and value-focused communication style.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently toward goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands.

• Proven ability to direct the efforts of others.

• Experience in Financial Services industry or agency experience.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field of work (e.g., MBA) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement, facilitation, and project

• management methodologies.

• Experience implementing large/complex initiatives across a matrix organization.

• Experience with Broadcom's Agile Central/Rally work management tool for Agile implementations.


Benefits/Other Compensation


This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


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