IT Project Manager

Calling IT PMs with hands-on Jira skills, experience managing projects with various languages and PMP for a hybrid position in Birmingham, AL.
Contract Duration: 8 months in Alabama
Required Skills & Experience

• At least 4 years of IT experience with at least 2 years being IT project management experience working in a structured project environment
• Previous experience managing projects with various software languages
• Knowledge of IT applications, processes, software and hardware
•  Experience in project management techniques and methodologies
•  Experience using MS Project, MS Office or similar applications
•  Proven experience leading and working independently as an IT Project Manager on medium sized corporate projects or initiatives
•  Experience with project management or Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools
•  Experience with project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting
•  Experience with project risk and issue management
•  Solid communication and relationship building skills are a necessity
•  Experience with educating, training and mentoring project teams

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience as an IT functional subject matter expert (SME)
•  Hands-on coding experience
•  Experience in software engineering or IT Infrastructure

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, guide and implement IT projects and programs which support Corporate strategic objectives
• Utilize divisional standard project management methodology and solution delivery method to insure proper performance and execution when completing projects
• Create positive, professional relationships with both internal and external customers
• Analyze technical and business processes and implement improvements
• Consistently provide visibility into projects and report progress of projects to management and governing bodies
• Manage risks and issues that occur during project lifecycle including strategic direction
• Mentor, educate and train project teams and team members on project management best practices
• Attend technical training sessions and classes as required
• Analyze and review ITPO metrics and key performance indicators of various IT efforts across different solution demographics including size and risk

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.