IT Project Manager

Hybrid (Onsite as needed)
Description
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DSI is searching for an IT Program Manager who will provide program management support and oversight. IT Assistant Deputy Commissioner. The Program Manager will collaborate with software vendors, service providers, Client teams, and staff to ensure the efficient management of projects and IT changes. These initiatives range in size from small to large and have a significant impact on productivity and service delivery.

Responsibilities
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• Under general supervision, manages and coordinates all tasks associated with small, medium, and large-scale projects of moderate to high complexity and risk.
• Oversees and/or provides project management consultation across all phases of the project and software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Collaborates closely with Client team, business leads, vendors, business analysts, and subject matter experts across system support teams.
• Manages projects in alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor contracts, and directives from the project steering committee.
• During project initiation, assist clients in identifying the most effective strategies to achieve objectives.
• In the planning phase, develops and maintains project management tools, including plans for scope, risk, communication, change control, and performance tracking.
• Monitors project performance throughout execution, reporting regularly to leadership on status, key milestones, and emerging risks.
• Provides ongoing guidance to project teams, leads status meetings, evaluates proposed scope changes, and advises project sponsors on recommended actions.
• Conducts product verification at project close to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and facilitates lessons learned reviews for continuous improvement.
• Oversees and manages ongoing project costs, schedules, resources, scope, issues, and risks. Prepares or reviews time and cost estimates, project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Facilitates process assessments and leads redesign efforts to drive operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Collaborates with the project steering committee and senior project management to optimize project processes for successful outcomes.
• Coordinates with business leads, vendor project managers, and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to established project standards, procedures, and quality benchmarks.
• Leads or facilitates project kickoff meetings, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Ensures all team members are equipped with the necessary tools and training for effective performance.
• Manages project scope, using relevant data and analysis to support negotiations related to time, cost, and quality expectations.
• Develops, monitors, and coordinates key project activities such as scheduling, progress tracking, reporting, and managing change initiatives.
• Provides leadership and direction to project teams, including scheduling, tracking task completion, and reviewing project deliverables.
• Monitors project milestones and critical deadlines, proactively identifying risks to timelines and working to mitigate schedule impacts. Keeps leadership informed of significant issues.
• Evaluates project variances, collects performance metrics, and implements adjustments to ensure the project stays within scope, budget, and quality parameters.
• Conducts formal reviews with business sponsors and Client leadership throughout the project lifecycle and upon completion to confirm satisfaction and acceptance of deliverables.
• Offers constructive feedback to team members to improve individual and overall project performance.
• Builds and maintains productive working relationships with project sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.

Requirements
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• PMP Certification from PMI or equivalent. (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION) required.
• 5 years of experience within the last 5 years leading/coordinating vendor managed projects highly desired.
• Bachelors degree in related field or specialized training and 7 years of IT project management experience required.
• 7 years of hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365.
• Experience working in public sector IT highly desired.
• Experience working in an outsourced environment highly desired.
• Executive level written and oral communication skills highly desired.
• 5 years of Communication skills both verbal and written required.
• 4 years of Microsoft Office required.
• 4 years of MS Project required.
• 4 years of Presentation skills required.
• 4 years of Project management required.
• 4 years of SharePoint required.
• 4 years of Teams required.

About Diversified Systems
Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.

Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.