Information Technology Project Manager

Title: IT Project ManagerLocation: Tampa, FL (onsite hybrid)Duration: 24-month contractThis resource would manage IT projects and associated activities within the IT department to meet budget, schedule and performance goals. This resource would be expected to facilitate meetings, develop and maintain project schedules, and drive and execute projects to successful completion. S/he would lead teams of Information Technology professionals (internal team members, on-site contractors, and vendors) as well as internal business partners, providing leadership to assure the successful completion of IT projects of various sizes.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSSolid background in Information Technology, specifically SDLC project work with extensive experience in hands-on project management.Candidates must bring both Agile and Waterfall methodology experienceVendor Management for IT projectsStrong leadership, planning and organizing, and interpersonal skills are required.Strong documentation experience with ability to forecast for time / cost is terms of resources and laborPMP certification requiredSCOPE OF SERVICESManages multiple projects simultaneously, typically carrying a project load of 3-5 active projects depending on size and depth of projects.Leads project team to clearly define project scope, to obtain cost estimates, to build schedules and to assign named resources to activities.Practices exceptional project management skills, utilizing industry standards and best practices.Able to understand and adhere to the principles delineated in the Project Management Playbook.Able to drive an effective utilization of the SDLC methodology and infrastructure projects.Develops and manages stakeholder expectations.Obtains, documents, and communicates estimates for schedule, budget and performance of assigned projects.Restates complex technical information in a format appropriate to the audience.Ensures appropriate documentation and entry of project information into the Project Repository.Identifies risks, partners with team members to mitigate risk, and promptly communicates risks and issues to the appropriate stakeholders.