[Remote] Associate Project Manager Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TheCorporate is seeking an IT Associate Project Manager Lead for a contractor assignment. The role plans, executes, and finalizes IT projects while managing resources, scope, budget, schedule, quality, governance, and stakeholder communications through operational transition.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages IT project development and delivery from beginning to end
• Facilitates project scope definition in collaboration with project sponsors
• Develops IT project plans and associated communications documents and collaborates with an array of stakeholders, teams, and vendors to ensure the needed resources are available for project success
• Develops and implements strategies to deliver projects according to business objectives and find improvements in the project lifecycle to deliver value sooner
• Guides project through portions of the governance process
• Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Influences project team members to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Works closely with the direct managers of project team members to maintain effective communication channels and ensure the appropriate development of individuals involved in the project
• Builds, develops, and grows relationships vital to the success of the project

Skills

• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, Security, production support, operational readiness, incident management, change management, and service delivery practices
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from initiation through implementation and operational transition
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is adaptable to changing priorities, business needs, and organizational direction
• Comfortable working in complex Information Technology environments, with the ability to partner across technical and business teams to deliver strategic initiatives
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications while ensuring alignment to strategic business objectives
• Experience partnering with IT Operations teams to support the delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise technology services
• Ability to effectively collaborate with technical operations teams to identify risks, manage dependencies, and ensure successful implementation of technology initiatives
• Organizational skills with the ability to execute project objectives to completion and motivate others to complete deliverables and meet project expectations
• Demonstrated success building relationships and coaching others
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in leading or facilitating projects in an application development, infrastructure, process, or similar areas is required
• {OR} Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Business or Technical discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Communications, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or Project Management) and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in leadership or in leading or facilitating projects in an application development, infrastructure, process, or similar areas
• Recent insurance experience is highly preferred
• Experience utilizing methodologies including Waterfall, Hybrid, Agile, Scrum, Kanban and Lean Leadership mindset
• Knowledge of industry standards, project management methodologies and software development methodologies (e.g., ISO 9000, ITIL, PRINCE2, PMBOK)

Benefits

• 100% Remote

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