Major established and global company with a good working culture has an opportunity for a
Project Systems Analyst - IT to coordinate and manage small/moderately complex IT programs and projects at their location in the lower portion of upstate NY. Will provide leadership and/or oversight to project team, depending on how each project is defined. Responsibilities include monitoring cost, schedule, technical performance, communication and a variety of governance related requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven history of bringing programs to completion, meeting or exceeding cost, quality and on-time delivery requirements. There is profit sharing averaging about 7% over the past number of years and an attractive relocation package.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / REQUIREMENTS:
Acts as business manager for assigned programs. Monitors and directs the day-to-day operations of assigned program(s) to ensure goals, services, and projects are being accomplished to meet schedule, budget, and performance parameters.
Drives activity between multiple company-wide functional groups and 3 rd parties to accomplish objectives.
Organizes resources to accomplish objectives. Develops and maintains program schedule and provides solutions for issues that may interfere with achievement of objectives.
Supports integration of SDR (Software Development Review) process to ensure appropriate reviews taking place, technical development is in sync with expectations of the stated objectives and appropriate stakeholders engaged.
Monitors and stays up-to-date on technical and operational changes which affect the activities and work processes of the program.
Ensures programs are completed within or below budget.
Evaluates program risks and develops risk mitigation plans.
Monitors project and group personnel commitments and adjusts manpower accordingly.
Provides technical and administrative guidance and direction for individuals and projects within the group.
Monitors and ensures adherence to department and company processes.
Conducts presentations to all levels of the business.
Must be able to gain consensus and deal with sensitive issues in a tactful manner. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills (staff motivation and interdepartmental coordination), organizational ability, and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Six or more years of broad experience in project management is required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
Experience working in material handling or other durable goods manufacturing environment is preferred.
