IT Project Manager

Robert Half is seeking an IT Project Manager for a New Mexico based organization.

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for creating, managing, and executing project plans to support the ongoing needs of the IT department. The IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of one or more medium to high complexity projects. Responsibilities include project schedule planning, resource allocation, project budget management, change management and adhering to industry best practice project management methodologies.

Essential Functions:

• Manage project variables including scope, budget, time, issues, risks, communications, training, stakeholder interactions and resources to deliver on defined objectives.
• Identify, coordinate, and manage resources and assignments across multiple projects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, change requests, risk and issue logs along with meeting agendas, minutes and presentations.
• Identify and track critical path/activities, dependencies, risks, contingencies, and offer alternatives when necessary to leadership.
• Effectively and continually communicate expectations with both internal and external project teams and manage conflict.
• Implement IT and project management strategies that deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Lead the RFP process for technology solutions, including the facilitation of vendor selection.
• Actively assess project risks and assist in risk mitigation.
• Lead change management efforts related to technology implementations, ensuring smooth transitions and user adoption.
• Complete projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and technical vendor partners.
• Other duties as needed

Interviews are currently being conducted, for immediate consideration please apply

The successful IT Project Manager will have:

BA/BS from accredited 4-year college/university in Computer Science, Management, or related field required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.

Seven or more years of related experience in a corresponding field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in project management. Experience in workers compensation or insurance industry highly preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to scope, prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently

Champion change, solve problems, and maintain cross-functional business partnerships

Strong time management and organizational skills

Effectively delegate work, communicate expectations, and empower team members to successfully complete projects

Move initiatives quickly and appropriately push for results

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Skilled in managing multifunctional project teams

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:

Project management best practices and agile implementation methodologies

Cross industry experience preferred

Project Management Certification is preferred

Background required prior to employment.