IT Project Manager

Job Summary:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of key technology projects that align with business objectives, acting as a primary liaison between the business and technical teams. This role involves effective vendor management, ensuring quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions from external partners. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in project management, coding, and technology solutions, with a strategic approach to overseeing vendor contributions and tech deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

. Vendor Management:

. Oversee and coordinate with external vendors to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and budget constraints.

. Monitor vendor performance, addressing any issues that impact project delivery, and maintain strong communication channels.

. Review and assess vendor deliverables for quality, compliance, and effectiveness.

. Project Delivery:

. Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, from requirements gathering through to completion.

. Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements.

. Track project progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.

. Stakeholder Management:

. Serve as the primary business contact for tech-related initiatives, understanding the needs of various stakeholders and ensuring they are incorporated into project scope and design.

. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, presenting updates, project milestones, and potential challenges.

. Technical Insight:

. Leverage a foundational understanding of software development, including coding, to inform decisions and effectively communicate with technical teams.

. While not directly responsible for front-end or back-end development, the IT Project Manager should have a working knowledge of both to understand requirements and evaluate solutions.

. Documentation and Reporting:

. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and vendor agreements.

. Provide regular status updates to senior management, highlighting key metrics, milestones, and any areas of concern.

Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.

. 5+ years of experience in IT project management, including hands-on vendor management.

. Strong understanding of software development processes, with foundational coding knowledge.

. Proven experience in managing technology projects, ideally in a multi-vendor environment.

. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar is a plus.

Working Conditions:

. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

. Flexible to work outside standard hours to meet project demands if necessary.