Project Manager – Software

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze current PM methodologies and implement changes to increase speed and quality of delivery
• Transform business and technical requirements into project scope and statement of work that supports strategic, and customer satisfaction goals
• Lead the team to prioritize signed off project work based on analysis of strategic importance, tasks outstanding, obstacles or barriers, budgets, resources and deadlines
• Manage the stakeholder sand team members, to design a solution and establish associated project timelines and budgets that allow for the delivery of the most strategic functionality within the project constraints
• Manage multiple concurrent IT projects of various sizes, from start to finish
• Be an agent of change and a source of positive influence
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget and meet/or exceed business outcomes
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of IT project management experience
• PMP certification required
• Demonstrated ability to use the principles and practices of project and program management
• Agile Methodology experience preferred
• ITIL, Six sigma or Six Sigma Lean training or certification preferred. 
• An exciting portfolio of software and services implementations and other IT projects
• A strong belief that project management structures deliver exceptional value
• The ability to receive, offer and process critical feedback in a positive way, and to explain or defend work when appropriate
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• Excellent customer-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Sharp, energetic, assertive, results-oriented and able to shift gears when needed in a rapidly evolving environment
• Ability to present ideas, collaborate effectively and influence at all levels of the organization
• Creativity and flexibility in analytical skills to facilitate

This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.  As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months