Senior Project Manager - IT (Project Management)
Summary:
- Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing medium to large-scale IT projects/program initiatives under the guidance of the Executive Director.
- This mid to senior level role focuses on the coordination, execution, and delivery of IT projects that align with business objectives.
- Will work closely with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in IT and project management to gain valuable experience.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full lifecycle of small to medium-sized IT projects, including planning, execution, and closure.
- Collaborate with internal IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain essential project documentation, such as project charters, schedules, and status reports.
- Assist in resource allocation, ensuring proper staffing and support for project tasks.
- Track project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Participate in project meetings, facilitating discussions and managing action items.
- Ensure projects adhere to IT governance standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.
- Assist in managing project budgets and tracking expenses to stay within financial constraints.
- Provide support for project management tools and processes to enhance productivity.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and system administrators, to coordinate tasks and ensure successful project outcomes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in IT project coordination, IT support, or related project management roles.
- Understanding basic IT concepts such as networking, software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Proficiency in project management tools like JIRA, Microsoft Project, or other relevant software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Basic understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and IT resource management.
- Proven ability to drive projects forward in ambiguous or fast-paced environments.
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to balance short-term wins with long-term vision.
- Experience mentoring junior PMs and fostering a high-performance culture.
- This is an onsite position where you will work in our administrative office in Irvine daily.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP, or ITIL Foundation) or willingness to obtain certification.
- Hands-on experience with IT-related projects in areas such as software development, infrastructure, or cloud technologies.
- Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
- Experience with Agile or Scrum practices.
Compensation:
- $98,454.61 - $142,710.62
- Great Benefits Package
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