We are seeking a IT Project Manager to support the execution of New York Power Authority (NYPA) applications within our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program.
The program consists of the deployment of key applications to support NYPA's ERP functions. Responsibilities will include reporting and providing updates to the program manager.
Job Functions & Responsibilities :
- Ability to coordinate and lead multiple projects as assigned.
- Act as the bridge between the business and Support the IT workstream and documents of projects via IT PMO processes, procedures, and tools for assigned projects.
- Monitor the project schedule and deliverables.
- Track progress and report updates to the program manager.
- Recognize problems or situations that will or may impact the project delivery.
- Coordinate the project under the guidance of the program manager.
- Utilize IT project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to drive technical solution delivery.
- Assist in fulfilling requirements for the IT PMO and IT Governance process
- Work collaboratively with project teams, various IT teams, and related business unit staff.
- Promote and maintain communication between project team members and stakeholders and manage expectations.
- Prepare correspondence, presentations and/or reports as required.
- Follow-up on correspondence and outstanding requests for resolution.
Skills :
- Understand the software development process and experienced in IT project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Strong and tested project management skills including: stakeholder management, conflict resolution, risk mitigation, organization skills, communication skills, daily standups, creation and presentation of data (updates, status, etc), vendor management.
- Organized, good communicator, deadline driven, planner, problem solver, and agile.
- Ability to promote and maintain a positive and inclusive work environment with project team members, co-workers, management, and vendors by behaving, collaborating, and communicating in a manner consistent with professional standards.
- Superior interpersonal skills to ensure open communication across project teams.
- Ability to handle broad-based, often complex, communication for internal and/or external audiences.