Synectics
IT Project Manager
Synectics, Jackson, Michigan, United States, 49203
Description:
Responsible for the performance of several small to medium sized technical projects, several moderate sized projects, or a definable portion of a larger project or program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.Directs and supervises support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.Manages the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation and testing in accordance with project objectives.Required to use PPM tools to review project work plans, issues, risks, and dependencies.Will produce status reports, conduct status meetings, and facilitate issue resolution and risk management sessions.Developing presentations and identifying process improvement opportunities.PMO activities include reporting, performing Health Checks/Gate reviews, interfacing with multiple delivery portfolios and non-functional groups, and working with the rest of the PMO team to ensure all projects are on track.Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field preferredPMI/Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationExcellent planning skills using industry planning applications (i.e. Clarity/CA PPM, Microsoft project)Attention to detailKnowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologiesStrong communication, negotiation, and relationship building skillsAbility to resolve complex technical issuesAbility to manage, coordinate, guide a project team of technical professionalsGood leadership skillsAbility to manage moderately complex projectsGood negotiation skillsAbility to work well with mid to senior management5+ years in IT related project management, planning and scheduling medium sized projectsScheduling/planning/management across multiple small to medium sized teams.Demonstrated ability in managing projects of moderate size and complexity.Working in a project management office (PMO)Keeping team(s) organized & on track w/ multiple concurrent initiativesSkills:BUDGETING FORECASTINGMICROSOFT EXCELPROJECT MANAGEMENTMICROSOFT POWERPOINTRELATIONSHIP BUILDINGPROCESS FACILITATIONPMPPMOAGILESCHEDULINGSCHEDULING/PLANNINGLEADERSHIP SKILLSTRADINGPROCESS IMPROVEMENTPMIIT PROJECT MANAGEMENTMANAGING PROJECTSSERVICENOWELECTRIC / GASJIRA
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsible for the performance of several small to medium sized technical projects, several moderate sized projects, or a definable portion of a larger project or program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.Directs and supervises support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.Manages the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation and testing in accordance with project objectives.Required to use PPM tools to review project work plans, issues, risks, and dependencies.Will produce status reports, conduct status meetings, and facilitate issue resolution and risk management sessions.Developing presentations and identifying process improvement opportunities.PMO activities include reporting, performing Health Checks/Gate reviews, interfacing with multiple delivery portfolios and non-functional groups, and working with the rest of the PMO team to ensure all projects are on track.Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field preferredPMI/Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationExcellent planning skills using industry planning applications (i.e. Clarity/CA PPM, Microsoft project)Attention to detailKnowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologiesStrong communication, negotiation, and relationship building skillsAbility to resolve complex technical issuesAbility to manage, coordinate, guide a project team of technical professionalsGood leadership skillsAbility to manage moderately complex projectsGood negotiation skillsAbility to work well with mid to senior management5+ years in IT related project management, planning and scheduling medium sized projectsScheduling/planning/management across multiple small to medium sized teams.Demonstrated ability in managing projects of moderate size and complexity.Working in a project management office (PMO)Keeping team(s) organized & on track w/ multiple concurrent initiativesSkills:BUDGETING FORECASTINGMICROSOFT EXCELPROJECT MANAGEMENTMICROSOFT POWERPOINTRELATIONSHIP BUILDINGPROCESS FACILITATIONPMPPMOAGILESCHEDULINGSCHEDULING/PLANNINGLEADERSHIP SKILLSTRADINGPROCESS IMPROVEMENTPMIIT PROJECT MANAGEMENTMANAGING PROJECTSSERVICENOWELECTRIC / GASJIRA
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.