Lead Project Manager IT

Overview

We are seeking a full-time

Lead IT Project Manager

in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for managing very large and complex projects across multiple teams and stakeholders.Essential FunctionsMotivates and drives accountability to project teams to deliver projects on time and within budgetProvides project management guidance across teamsDelivers project status and summary project information to all levels of the business including the executive levelIdentifies interdependencies in projects across the department and provides guidance for project management processes and proceduresDerives and executes project management improvement effortsParticipates in project definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffsDevelops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativityServes as a mentor to less experienced IT Project Analyst (Project Analyst 1, 2 & 3)Develops and maintains all project documentationMotivates and drives accountability from all project team members, including the coordination of resources assigned to projects for which he/she is responsible without direct authority and resolves conflicts with little assistanceContributes to advanced technical research on new technologies and determining feasibility of team or functional goals/objectivesBasic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or related field

AND

a minimum of 9 years relevant experience

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an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrates mastery of project management principles and adapts practices to meet rapidly changing business climates and needsDemonstrated experience with a proven track record in successful implementation of technology solutionsDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsMust be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environmentDemonstrated excellent time management and follow-up skillsDesired QualificationsOutstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)Certification in a nationally accredited project management discipline (i.e., PMI, PMP, Six Sigma, Unified Rational, etc.)Experience with automated testing tools, procedures and an understanding of web-based concepts and processesStrong understanding of Infrastructure and Security concepts and processesFamiliarity with and demonstrated understanding of IT Service ManagementExperience with and understanding of ERP/EDI concepts and processesExperience with Oracle Application Modules (e.g. Financials, Purchasing, ASCP, BOM, INV, OM, HRMS, CRM, etc.)Familiarity with database systems and large scale application lifecycle managementExperience with release processes and SDLCExperience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Payment Card Industry (PCI), Information Technology Information Library (ITIL), or other regulatory issuesExperience successfully coordinating large scale globally based projects to move, add, and/or change aforementioned underlying technologies

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