Project Leader

JOB SUMMARY:
An experienced IT Project Manager that combines successful software development experiences with effective collaboration, facilitation and leadership skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Works with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify requirements and business objectives.
- Develop estimates, schedules for projects; including resource allocation, timelines and budget management.
- Responsible for the development and delivery of the following work products: project scope definition, project plans, status reporting, overall project communication, resource allocation and budget.
- Cultivate relationships with domain experts spanning multiple functions and technology platforms.
- Conduct status meetings; develop status reports; track issues to resolution and assist with change control activities.
- Maintain current understanding and knowledge of project management, business relationship management, and development of best practices.
- Serve as a thought leader to the business and provide a consultative approach to the execution of initiatives.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure comprehensive requirements are delivered upon.

SKILLS:

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

- Understands basic fundamentals of software development life cycle management processes and procedures
- Understand basic fundamentals of iterative development
- Understand backlog/release plan tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition
- Familiarity with common Agile practices, mobile application development, and engineering practices
- Must be able to effectively communicate effectively, orally and written, with upper management, stakeholders and other external dependencies
- Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise wide, resource intensive and highly complex initiatives.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings.
- Demonstrated analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- History of leading project teams, delegating work, holding team members accountable, and proactively overcoming obstacles.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders for a positive outcome.
- Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.

EDUCATION & BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:

- Undergraduate degree required
- At least 7 years total project management experience
- 2 - 4 years experience project managing application for large scale businesses
- Proven Agile experience a must