IT Project Manager - Full-time / Part-time

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Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Syracuse, NY (onsite)
Type: Contract (W2) 
Length: Temp to hire
Pay Rate – $73 per hour (Flexible)

Under the guidance of the assigned Director LBS IT OPS Infrastructure Data, the IT Project Manager is responsible for managing and delivering application, operations and/or business projects for Lifetime Benefit Solutions.

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates a matrixed team’s activities to manage and implement approved scope from business case through project close-out.
• Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to the project.
• Determines, monitors, and reviews all project economics to include project costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, project resources, and project risks.
• Monitors and controls project scope, requirements and change management needs.
• Identifies the appropriate blend of talent and resources to meet project needs and requirements.
• Formulates contingency plans to address schedule revisions, resource adjustments, funding allocations, and work requirements.
• Applies appropriate tools to accurately estimate and plan the work of teams or project groups within agreed processes and policies.  Produces work plans according to required standards. 
• Monitors and reports on the progress of the resolution of high impact problems according to established standards. Escalates issues which project team is unable to resolve through appropriate channels relating to schedules, working methods, resources, staff matters, or technical difficulties. Passes decisions clearly outside scope of project upward, including proposed solutions whenever appropriate.
• Meets regularly with management, sponsors, and project teams to review project scope/progress and resolve project issues.
• Establishes appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria.  
• Maintains currency on emerging technologies and project management techniques.
• Monitors and evaluates quality of performance and product from all work within scope of responsibility. 
• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement.  Constantly exploring ways to increase efficiencies and productivity, reducing waste, and reducing costs.
• Matrix manages cross-functional suppliers: internal IT, outsource partners, contractors, third-party consultants, etc., in delivering solutions.
• Maintains knowledge of hardware, software, organizational policies, and organizational management structures and uses this knowledge to advise on and justify their current use.
• Directly negotiates with and functions as a liaison between functional partners, users, and suppliers.
• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values and adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated performance in a related area and minimum of 3 years of Project Manager Experience.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and achieving project scope, costs, and planning.
• Demonstrated skills in forming and fostering high performance, cross-functional teams.
• Writes and speaks fluently on all aspects of work.  Communicates effectively with users/customers, and colleagues 2-3 levels up/down and across a range of disciplines, and all levels of management.  A writing sample is required with application submission.
• Experience drafting concise and informative communication pieces at the Departmental and/or Organizational level.
• Experience with Quality principles and tools. Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Very strong analytical and business process development skills.
• Demonstrated competence in project leadership tasks.
• Ability to maintain poise and composure under pressure and in difficult situations.

Thanks
Soma Patanaik
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