Project Director

6 days ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Software People, Inc. Full time
Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join our team at Software People, Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving technology projects to completion while ensuring adherence to established budgets, business plans, process, procedures, and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project governance structure.
  • Collaborate with business unit personnel, Business Analysts, and Architects to gather and document business requirements.
  • Develop and implement project schedules, identify resource needs, and procure vendor products and services.
  • Provide transparent and clear communications across all levels of stakeholders, including project sponsors and the PMO Director.
  • Conduct project meetings, track project progress, and report status to stakeholders.
  • Work effectively under broad direction with general supervision, motivating team members and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manage scope creep, focusing on delivering a minimum viable product.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with business users, stakeholders, and team members.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on technology projects.
  • Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong emphasis on project governance and stakeholder management.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities in a cross-functional environment.
  • Strong process development skills, with the ability to learn and understand concepts to interpret, document, and formalize procedures.
  • Experience working with business users to gather and document business requirements.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and project activities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
  • Working experience with Agile Projects.
  • Demonstrated experience with managing client expectations and implementing change management initiatives.

Skills Needed

Direct management of system integration and/or technology projects, experience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities, experience working within a project governance structure, extensive experience with planning, managing, and tracking multiple major impact projects, strong process development skills, strong process and gap analysis skills, excellent project management skills, experience working with business users to gather and document business requirements, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and project activities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines, working experience with Agile Projects, demonstrated experience with managing client expectations and implementing change management initiatives.

What We Offer

Software People, Inc. offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications for the position.

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