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Project Manager - Intermediate - VF
Diversified Technology, Inc.
- 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- Manager or above
- 8 hours ago
- CRM
- ERP
- Integration Testing
- Agile
- Scrum
- Waterfall
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
- Asana
- Trello
- Change Management
- PMP
8 hours ago
Founded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staffing firm based in Chicago's Loop.
WHAT WE DO:
We focus on providing delivery, staffing, and supported services such as enterprise integration/implementations including, but not limited to, CRM, EAM, ERP, PMO, and QA. We service clients in SLED (state/local gov't & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly partnering with Big 4 SI partners.
Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develops and manages cross-functional IT projects, application implementation, and infrastructure initiatives
Works with business groups to create and manage project priorities and clearly communicate these priorities to technology partners.
Ability to create and manage a two-year technology project road map with high level delivery milestones to manage stakeholder expectations.
Works with NiSource technology partners to ensure projects are delivered on time
Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies issues, and devises contingency plans
Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team
Ensures that work is carried out to a high standard and complies with the PMO guidelines
Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
Estimates, Plans, schedules, and tracks project timelines, milestones, financials and deliverables using appropriate tools
Develops clear and concise documentation to identify processes, problems, and action plans as well as design attractive and simple sketches, charts, diagrams, and other illustrative material to facilitate communication of complicated topics
Provides frequent on-site monitoring and enforcement of schedules, milestones, and vendor accountability
Facilitates collaboration across multiple functions, departments, and levels and serves as a role model for teamwork
Maximizes availability of all IT equipment and infrastructure through continuous improvement and continuously looks to improve efficiencies and cost reductions accordingly
Liaises and negotiates with contractors and external suppliers to clearly communicate technical issues, and seeks economies of scale
Improves quality results by implementing unit, system and integration testing cycles
Proactively identifies and communicates risks to project development and schedule
Monitors and drives resolution of issues
Adheres to Governance, PM methods, and tools/templates as appropriate
Quals--
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of experience leading medium to large projects from initiation to delivery
Extensive knowledge and use of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid) and techniques
Proven ability to define scope and purpose while working with stakeholders to establish realistic expectations
Experienced in identifying and overcoming ambiguous scope and objectives, resource constraints, and skill limitations
Expertise to create detailed project plans outlining objectives, timelines, deliverables, milestones and resource allocation plans
Proficient at creating and maintaining integrated project plans, work break down structures
In-depth knowledge of project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, etc.)
Ability to translate leadership's project vision into actionable plans and compel teams forward
Capable of assembling skilled teams and assign roles based on member strengths
Competent to challenge the status quo and underperformance to raise standards and strengthen performance
Practiced in facilitating decision-making discussions and ensure alignment across all stakeholders
Proficient at applying governance to manage risk, dependencies, changes and financial control
Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies proactively
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
Maintain comprehensive project documentation with formality and accuracy
Maintain project performance and value outcome-oriented metrics
Generate status reports and coordinate communication channels across departments
Ability to make effective presentations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients
Understanding of IT Enterprise technologies
10+ years of overall work experience
Experience with business process development/improvement and organizational change management
Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills
Highly organized, efficient and skilled at prioritization
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to build strong relationships with NiSource business units and technology partners
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Preferred Qualifications for Position:
Proficient with supply chain processes and operations
Experience leading supply chain projects to optimize supply chain performance and efficiency
PMP certification
Experience in the utilities industry
Agile process experience for application implementation
Supervisory experience
Pay rate: $
Please click on the link below for our company benefits
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q2mHf0U1akaC1ZKC65-VyyG3FrKBGNCahx3WpS2mj7M/edit?usp=sharing
DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Project Manager - Intermediate - VF · Diversified Technology, Inc.