IT Project Manager

Role: IT Project Manager
Location: Orlando, FL- Hybrid (4 days/week onsite, Friday Remote)
Duration: 12 months contract
Pay Rate: $80/hour - $85/hour on w2 DOE
Job Overview:
As a Senior Technical Project Manager you will identify, plan and coordinate a set of related projects within a program and manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies. You will also apply project management principles and techniques to lead project schedule, scope, quality, cost and performance risks. The Senior Technical Project Manager will work closely with cross-discipline technology teams, leadership and business partners to understand technical and business direction, milestones and budget, as well as provide thought leadership to project management team.
Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will manage a group of projects within the US Parks Portfolio. You will apply project management principles and lead project schedule, scope, quality, cost, and performance risks. You will also lead the activities of the team by understanding the role of each team member and their scope of work. This position works closely with technology teams, leadership, and other businesses. High degree of partnership and collaboration is needed.
• Develop and manage the project scope, timelines, risks, and quality management across the entire project lifecycle (initiation through completion).
• Works with development teams, including Software Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and leadership to establish processes across all program areas that will ensure success on strategically prioritized projects and improve efficiency.
• Successfully develops and maintains project budgets and ensures their delivery in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
• Maintains monthly forecast submissions, including making adjustments as needed to resource allocations, vendor payment schedules, and forecast for partner teams.
• Conducts regular program status meetings with all partners, keeping needs and requirements continuously in view.
• Builds program presentations and reports for management, leadership, sponsors, and partners.
• Works with resource managers for weekly or monthly allocations of project team

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience successfully managing complex technical program/projects.
• Adept at leading and prioritizing projects in a program and working seamlessly with distributed teams (onshore, near shore, and offshore).
• Hands-on experience with Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills, communication (written and verbal), time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Agile Application Lifecycle Management and development tools like JIRA, Confluence/Wiki, and Smartsheet
• Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with budget tracking, including actuals vs. forecast, submitting forecasts, and providing variance explanations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Agile Certifications (CSM; ACP; CSPO; SAFe; LeSS)
• Experience in the supply chain industry, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) like Blue Yonder, SAP WMS, and Oracle WMS

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