Project Management

Project Management

Posted 2 days ago by Stellar Professionals LLC

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote

Summary: The Project Management Resource is responsible for the governance and execution of IT projects within the organization's PMO framework. This role requires managing multiple projects, ensuring adherence to project lifecycle processes, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. The position is primarily remote but requires occasional travel to headquarters for meetings. A strong background in project management, particularly with IT projects, is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate activities of internal and/or external staff involved in multiple IT projects.
  • Perform project management duties through the entire project lifecycle, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
  • Develop and maintain project plans and other required artifacts using the internal PMO Playbook.
  • Coordinate with business owners and analysts to define and refine project scope.
  • Demonstrate expertise in planning and management across critical knowledge areas.
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Conduct lessons learned sessions to identify areas for process improvement.
  • Utilize project management tools and methodologies effectively.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of project management experience.
  • Expertise in integration, scope, schedule, cost, communication, vendor, and risk management.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is highly beneficial.
  • Experience with ServiceNow in the Idea, Project, and Demand modules.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Business Solutions, specifically SAP projects.
  • Knowledge of ITIL / ITSM practices and methodologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Harrisburg

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Location & Work Arrangement

  • City, State: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Dauphin County)

  • Work Arrangement: Remote (Primary work is remote; however, reporting to headquarters for meetings is required. No additional compensation for travel if within a 3-hour commute.)

  • Contract: This is a Contract position.

  • Mode of Interview: Either Web Cam or In Person.

Key Duties and PMO Standards

The Project Management Resource will be fully accountable for the governance and execution of assigned IT projects, following the organization's PMO framework.

1. Project Lifecycle Management
  • Coordination & Oversight: Manage and coordinate the activities of internal and/or external staff involved in multiple IT projects of varying complexity.

  • Full Lifecycle Execution: Perform project management duties through the entire project lifecycle, including:

    • Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing.

  • Artifact Development: Develop and maintain project plans and other required artifacts using the internal PMO Playbook and established methodologies.

  • Scope Definition: Coordinate with business owners and other analysts to define and refine the project scope.

2. Planning, Monitoring & Control (5+ Years Required)
  • Expert Management: Must demonstrate 5+ years of expertise in planning and management across all critical knowledge areas, including:

    • Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Communication, Vendor, and Risk planning and management.

  • Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with technology staff, business owners, project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.

  • Process Improvement: Conduct lessons learned sessions during and after projects to identify and recommend areas for improvement.

3. Desired Technical and Process Expertise
  • Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is highly beneficial.

  • Enterprise Tools: Experience with ServiceNow in the Idea, Project, and Demand modules.

  • Enterprise Solutions: Familiarity with Enterprise Business Solutions, specifically SAP projects.

  • Methodology: Knowledge of ITIL / ITSM practices and methodologies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Skill Area Required Experience Key Expertise/Certification
Project Management 5 Years Project Management of projects of various size and subject matter.
Knowledge Areas 5 Years Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Communication, Vendor, and Risk planning and management.
Desired Certification N/A PMP Certification (Project Management Professional).
Desired Tools/Methodology N/A ServiceNow (Idea, Project, Demand), SAP projects, ITIL / ITSM.
Work Environment Required Adherence to PMO standards and procedures (PMO Playbook).