IT Project Manager IV-

Job Title: IT Project Manager IV Location: Alpharetta, GA Duration: 9+ months Hourly pay: $80 W2 only   ***NO C2C***   ***Due to client requirements, only US Citizens or Green Card holders may apply***   POSITION SUMMARY: Ensure predictable, consistent, and successful project delivery. The Technical Project Manager will plan, coordinate, and monitor larger-scale scope and budget projects with a high degree of complexity and risk. The Technical Project Manager will partner with key business stakeholders to ensure a successful start-up and completion of a project. Projects can span multiple business units or functional areas. The Technical Project Manager is expected to work under minimal supervision with oversight provided by the Project Delivery Leader within the organizations Technology Services group.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure predictable, consistent, and successful project deliveryProvide a holistic view of the overall project to the organization and all stakeholdersExhibit proactive behavior by engaging in project planning activities, including but not limited to:Defining the overall scope of the projectCreating and maintaining a consolidated timeline/schedule highlighting the major milestones and associated dates for project activitiesIdentifying and communicating project dependenciesPutting a mechanism in place to ensure ongoing control of the project (e.g., kick-off meeting, overall project management approach, communication plan, risk management, issues management, change controls, etc.)Define project governance, outlining roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and clearly defined escalation pathEnsure success criteria defined upfront to promote alignment and actively manage to the expected project outcomesKeep all stakeholders (internal and external) engaged in the project, aligned on expected outcomes and informed about what is occurring throughout the projectProactively communicate the projects progress on an ongoing basis, ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Provide leadership and key stakeholders with the information and venues to make effective, timely decisionsComplete all the above in adherence to the organizations Infrastructure Delivery Lifecycle (IDLC) frameworkKnowledgeable about how the organization works; know how to get things done through formal channels and informal networks. Understands the culture of the organization.  QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent work experience5 - 7 years of previous project management and/or relevant consulting experienceKnowledge of, and demonstrated experience, in project management processes and methodologies as well as project lifecyclesExperience in banking, financial services, and/or software industries preferredExperience in driving large scale change effortsExperience with matrix management of cross-functional processes and teamsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification preferredFamiliarity with project management tools  About Matlen Silver   Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.   Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.   If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600   At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)401(k) plan (employee contributions only)