Project Manager 2

Job Description Key Responsibilities: 1. Project Planning and Execution: - Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders. - Define project scope, goals, and deliverables and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. - Lead project teams and coordinate resources to execute project tasks and achieve project milestones. - Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and identify risks and issues proactively. - Implement effective project management methodologies and best practices to optimize project outcomes. 2. Stakeholder Management: - Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, developers, designers, and other project team members. - Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders regularly and facilitate decision-making processes as needed. - Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project priorities, requirements, and timelines. 3. Team Leadership and Development: - Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Set clear goals and expectations for team members and provide regular feedback on performance. - Identify training and development needs for team members and support their professional growth and skill enhancement. 4. Quality Assurance and Risk Management: - Implement quality assurance processes and standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. - Conduct thorough testing and validation of software deliverables to identify and address defects and issues. - Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential impact on project success. 5. Client Relationship Management: - Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally. - Manage client expectations and negotiate changes to project scope, schedule, and budget as necessary. - Foster positive client relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and a commitment to delivering value. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree or PMP certification is a plus. - Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, specifically leading software development projects using Java, REST, and React technologies. - Strong understanding of software development methodologies. - Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Smartsheet and Resource Manager or other similar tools. - Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders. - Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering results and driving project success. - Experience in client-facing roles and managing client relationships is preferred. Location: This position is based at our Augusta, Maine office with occasional travel required for client meetings or team collaborations. If you are a dynamic and results-driven IT Project Manager with a passion for leading successful software modernization development projects, we encourage you to apply and join our talented team.