IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager Birmingham, Alabama **Hybrid** Contract $50/hr - $53/hr Calling IT PMs with hands-on Jira skills, experience managing projects with various languages and PMP for a hybrid position in Birmingham, AL. Contract Duration:8 months in Alabama **Required Skills & Experience** + At least 4 years of IT experience with at least 2 years being IT project management experience working in a structured project environment + Previous experience managing projects with various software languages + Knowledge of IT applications, processes, software and hardware + Experience in project management techniques and methodologies + Experience using MS Project, MS Office or similar applications + Proven experience leading and working independently as an IT Project Manager on medium sized corporate projects or initiatives + Experience with project management or Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools + Experience with project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting + Experience with project risk and issue management + Solid communication and relationship building skills are a necessity + Experience with educating, training and mentoring project teams **Desired Skills & Experience** + Experience as an IT functional subject matter expert (SME) + Hands-on coding experience + Experience in software engineering or IT Infrastructure **What You Will Be Doing** Daily Responsibilities + Plan, direct, guide and implement IT projects and programs which support Corporate strategic objectives + Utilize divisional standard project management methodology and solution delivery method to insure proper performance and execution when completing projects + Create positive, professional relationships with both internal and external customers + Analyze technical and business processes and implement improvements + Consistently provide visibility into projects and report progress of projects to management and governing bodies + Manage risks and issues that occur during project lifecycle including strategic direction + Mentor, educate and train project teams and team members on project management best practices + Attend technical training sessions and classes as required + Analyze and review ITPO metrics and key performance indicators of various IT efforts across different solution demographics including size and risk **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Jessica Eisenberg