IT Project Manager
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Vaco is hiring several Sr. IT Project/Program Managers for full-time opportunities in downtown Cincinnati, OH.
***These roles are 100% onsite in downtown Cincinnati JOB DESCRIPTION: The Sr. IT Project/Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and completion of enterprise level projects using a combination of disciplines (process, change, and business, technical). Manages a variety of medium to large scale, Enterprise-wide initiatives simultaneously while serving as the single point of contact for those initiatives. Leads/coordinates all aspects of projects including but not limited to planning/scheduling, scope management, communication management, issue/risk management, resource management, procurement/vendor management, project integration, financial management, change management, and quality management through all portions of the project and development lifecycles such as ideation/conceptualization, rationalization/prioritization, requirements, design, build/configuration, testing, documentation, training, deployment, stabilization, and closure. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities/tasks, and monitors and summarizes progress of their assigned projects. Responsible for ensuring that project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost. Utilizes expertise and leadership skills to direct staff and to resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Must be familiar with the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. The Project Manager reports to the PMO Director. This role entails: * Submits Project Change Control Requests when revisions to scope, schedule and/or budget are required. Makes recommendations to Program Managers on program-related change requests. * Prepare Project Status Reports and provides regular status updates to Program Managers, clients, and stakeholders. Acts as a liaison between the business customer and project team(s) by building cooperative, constructive, effective relationships. * Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Performs administrative duties commensurate with the requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics, and reports, and is accountable for the management of the supporting project budget. Accountable for the successful delivery of assigned projects following established PMO and quality standards/guidelines and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Reviews and ensures that all assigned projects are delivered within the defined scope, quality, time and cost requirements. * Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement, and project-related change management in accordance with the needs of the organization. * Assists as appropriate in the development of all program/project requirements (functional and non-functional) for customers and ensures the implementation of strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed business requirements and customer expectations. * Coordinates resource feedback discussions with and provides resource feedback to Program Leads and Program Managers. * Manages project-level assumptions, risks and issues to ensure clarity around the challenge, the impact, and the action plan, providing direction/guidance as needed. * Manages medium- to large-sized projects from concept through closure ensuring major project activities, milestones and deliverables are planned and tracked and progress is accurately reported using the standard Project instrumentation (project plan, status, assumption, risk and issue log, change control log, budget/estimates, resource plans, funding requests, etc.). Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree In Business, Finance or IT is preferred or commensurate experience * Minimum of 10+ years of professional project management experience is needed * Demonstrated experience setting goals and successfully implementing and achieving goals. Cite examples managing multiple project assignments simultaneously. (Required) * Proven work experience influencing and directing others to initiate a recommended course of action to solve a problem or increase efficiency. Exudes a strong sense of teamwork by working together effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all team members in a work environment. (Required) * Proven skills in documentation, spreadsheet and database applications. * Demonstrated strong communication techniques and presentation skills. * Proven ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice
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