IT Project Manager - Bucher & Christian Consulting, Inc. dba BCforward

IT Project ManagerBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IT Project Manager for an opportunity in Pennington, NJ || Atlanta, GA || Plano, TX || Newark, DEPosition Title: IT Project ManagerLocation: Pennington, NJ || Atlanta, GA || Plano, TX || Newark, DEAnticipated Start Date: ASAPPlease note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 12 Months.Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)Monday- Friday (5x8)Candidate who is authorized to work independentlyPay Range: $50 - $55/hr.Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Job Description: 5 - 7 years. Responsible for end-to-end management and delivery of a material change for a project of moderate to high complexity within a single or multiple department(s) within a business unit. Manages, leads and directs the work efforts of resources that may be functionally aligned as part of the project and/or organizationally aligned as direct reports. Responsible for the end-to-end integration of various work streams in order to deliver the intended project solution. Responsibilities include:-Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivery of defined deliverables which usually requires engagement from multiple teams such as a project or smaller program.-Communicates the work objectives, coordinates delivery, manages risks, ensures compliance with standards, and provides end-to-end visibility into the health of the deliverables.-Ensures execution and delivery meet the client's expectations in terms of functionality, quality, timeline, and cost.-Coordinates and facilitates routines to support delivery - e.g. kick-offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, tollgates, etc.-Plans and coordinates delivery and dependencies across multiple teams.-Facilitates dependency management/risk management/impediment removal for the defined deliverables.-Promotes/facilitates communication and collaboration across organizations to support the deliverable completion and timeline.-Gathers/facilitates status updates for the deliverables to stakeholders and leadership pertaining to delivery, risks/issues, and schedule.-Ensures that execution is aligned with deliverable requirements by working with the sponsor /stakeholders.-Ensures deliverables comply with Enterprise Change Management standards.-Supports resource planning for delivery/execution. Individual Contributor.Required (hard) skills/experience* Communicating and interacting with stakeholders both vertically and horizontally to drive initiatives to conclusion* Works well independently with strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills* Accountability for developing plans to deliver future state approaches and facilitating the implementation* Ability to utilize sound business judgment and tailor solutions to ensure deadlines are met and risks are addressed* Oversees and assesses existing processes and workflows Proficient in problem analysis and solution design* Strong Presentation skills, including preparing compelling presentations to senior-level executives* Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and proactively take initiative Executive presence and ability to lead meetings* Ability to influence senior leadership Project Management Experience, preferred Excellent knowledge of project management, standards, and processes in a complex program environment with multiple delivery partners* Experience working in SOR development* Strong knowledge of MS Office applications Agile and waterfall frameworks* Strong sense of quality and commitment to interact with internal or external clients effectively and professionallyCharacteristics of the top performer* Very good communication skills and service orientation* Ability to work under pressure (e.g. meeting deadlines, adopting and implementing changes)* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels, and across different audiencesBenefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.Keywords:[Project Manager, Change Management, Project Delivery, Banking, Financial]About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies,To view the full job description, click here