We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager for a long-term contract opportunity in Fort Worth, Texas.
Responsibilities:
- Manages project scope and escalates issues/risks to scope to appropriate stakeholders.
- Develops and executes risk management processes with respect to the project to ensure implementation success.
- Ensures collection, collation, documentation, and approval of project requirements and maintains a traceability matrix between said requirements and delivered solution.
- Develops project plans including timelines, action items and Gantt/PERT charts. Plans, directs and coordinates activities of the IT organization and business technology projects; and ensures goals and objectives are accomplished within timeframes and funding parameters.
- Develops alternative methods of addressing project implementation to ensure success. Develops contingency plans for projects.
- Collaborates with IT and business unit leaders; reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame and funding limitations; and manages internal and external resources.
- Establishes work plan for project. Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones and required tasks; defines project objectives, scope and level of effort; identifies methods and tools required for project; and assigns duties.
- Manages vendors, consultants and contractor employees as required.
- Manages IT Solutions technical staff assigned to project team. Monitors project activities; works with assigned user community; and translates needs into system requirements and design specifications.
- Manages project budgets and other resources; resolves issues with customers’ reviews status reports; and escalates project issues, including timing, budget, resources and scope to upper management.
- Coordinates with customers and involves customer management in project planning and execution.
You:
- 6 + years IT project management experience on enterprise level projects
- Experience managing vendors and consultants
- Experience developing project plans and timelines and managing budgets
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in the public sector is a plus
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance and short-term disability insurance
- Great work-life balance
This is a long-term contract onsite in Fort Worth, Texas and no sponsorship can be provided. Candidates must be able to pass a background check. Luna Data Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status.
