IT Project Manager

Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: St. Louis, MO - Fridays Remote
Zip Code: 63102
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Contract
Keywords: #ProjectManager #MOjobs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Create & maintain project plan including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, reporting processes, and assigning tasks to resources. Keeping the project aligned to goals and proactively escalate issues to stay on time and schedule.
* Apply project management methodologies and best practices to deliver a world-wide deployment schedule for implementation across factory & HQ locations.
* Provide input to manage and control project budget including tracking cost projections vs. actual costs.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and create reports highlighting the KPIs that are below targets.
* Also, coordinate root cause analysis when targets are not met and support the implementation of solutions.
* Ensure accurate tracking of all issues, risks, concerns with communication of status to management, stakeholders, business partners and other departments in a timely manner
* Facilitate the testing and deployment of software releases delivered by 3rd party vendor.
* Ensure compliance to all standards, methods, processes, and tools

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor"s degree in computer science, information systems or business management required
* 3+ years of experience in a project manager / coordinator role for a large project
* 3+ years of experience with either traditional Waterfall SDLC or Agile / Lean methodologies
* 1+ years of experience planning and coordinating a training schedule
* 1+ years of experience planning and coordinating a testing schedule
* Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to efficiently manage projects and teams.
* Ability to manage project schedule including the tracking budget and cost and vendor management.
* Ability in facilitating technical discussions and conflict resolution in a cross-functional environment.
* Ability to deliver projects that meet stakeholders" expectations.
* Strong ability in using Microsoft Office Suite (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
* Ability to manage multiple activities and tasks under time constraints
* Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing
* Strong verbal and written English communication skills

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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