Position: IT Project Manager Location: NYC (Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description:
Experience of managing projects with at least 2 large scale implementations of IT application development projects.
Must have experience in managing fixed bid projects using waterfall and agile methodologies.
Responsible for managing project delivery including scope, RACI, time, cost, quality, human resources, risks & communication.
Responsible for managing EV and margins of the project throughout the project lifecycle.
Work with business analyst and client for requirement sign offs and define acceptance criteria.
Create work breakdown structure, project plan to track progress, manage project dependencies and critical path, track project milestones, risks, and issues.
Work with Architect and Technical Lead to prioritize and track project releases and act as an interface between the technical team and the client.
Work with QA team to define testing strategy, test plan and timelines.
Plan User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with the client team to ensure all business requirements are met.
Work with client for UAT sign off and project release sign offs.
Optimize resource allocation, ramp-up and ramp-downs to ensure project delivery and margins are optimized.
Work with onsite and offshore resources to ensure projects are delivered as per the committed timelines.
Manage team allocate task, manage schedule, and monitor progress regularly.
Reward and recognize performance.
Plan and prepare for ad-hoc resource requirements to meet new project requirements or improvements.