Project Manager Applications

Project Manager Applications

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Application Project Manager

Title: Applications Project Manager

Location: Flowood, MS 39232

Duration: 6 month contract to hire

Position Summary:

Project Manager, Applications is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the development and implementation of technology projects as assigned. This position will work closely with the Applications management to ensure project plans are developed and implemented closely aligned with business objectives. This position will also work closely with designated business users and technical staff to facilitate requirements gathering, development and testing, and to track and report project status to management. In addition, the Project Manager, Applications will also work with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association to facilitate the implementation of Inter-Plan software releases.

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in effectively leading and managing Information Technology related projects is required.
• 5-7 years of experience in applications systems using SDLC methodology is required.
• Knowledge of systems analysis and design, programming processes and testing is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must have strong project leadership skills and possess strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills. This includes conflict resolution, teambuilding, problem solving, and decision making.
• Must have excellent group facilitation and teambuilding skills in technical and business troubleshooting and problem solving.

• Specific expertise or experience managing personnel in the following disciplines is preferred:
  • COBOL, JCL, CICS, MVS, DB2, and SDLC methodology.

• PMI Project Management Professional Certification is preferred.

Success Factors:

• Must take full ownership of the project management process
• Outgoing, positive personality
• Must have demonstrated the ability to resolve conflict, work in a team setting, effectively problem solve, make appropriate decisions, communicate orally and in written form effectively and accomplish results
• Detail oriented to complete business consulting activities
• Strong drive and the ability to control the business consulting process
• Strong motivational and leadership skills

If interested in the position below, please send an updated copy of your resume to

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