My client is seeking a Project Manager for a direct hire perm opportunity. An individual coming from a BA background would be ideal. Either finance/accounting/banking experience as a PM is required. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or equivalent work experience required; Preferred Master’s degree in Information Technology Business field preferred.
Minimum three IT project management experience required which includes software implementations and upgrades required. This includes moderately well defined, moderate in complexity, less than 1 year in duration, and involve multiple functional areas; examples include (multiple server replacements, new system implementation/development that supports multiple business units, and updates to products that span across multiple areas of the infrastructure). Experience with Agile Methodology preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of business systems analysis experience required; which includes proficiency with business analysis methodologies, such as requirements elicitation and documentation, required.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience required; extensive subject matter expertise in Accounting and CRM applications preferred.
Proficiency in understanding business needs and practices required.
Knowledge of database-oriented analysis tools and techniques; specifically, SQL, is required.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Perform project management and limited business analysis assignments supporting Corporate Accounting and Financial Services business units.
Facilitate communication between Accounting, Accounting-related business areas, and Technology regarding information technology and business initiatives.
Collaborate effectively across multiple functional areas to achieve desired results.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (primary role)
Manage multiple technology projects through the entire project life cycle.
Work with project sponsors and Senior Management during project initiation to achieve a high-level understanding of the project work being requested.
Coordinate, prepare and lead the discussions and meetings to define the work activities and organization of those activities (Work Breakdown Structure meetings).
Run projects in multiple project management methodologies including waterfall and agile.
Prepare the project schedule and all required project documentation, including funding and budget, risk analysis, and other documentation as required.
Execute project plans on schedule and within budget with effective utilization of scope, time, quality and cost constraints.
BUSINESS ANALYSIS (limited role)
Provide business analysis support as needed for Accounting and Accounting-related business areas.
Determine and document business objectives. Translate business objectives into documented business and functional requirements.
Perform analysis, prepare functional specifications, and conduct functional testing for approved projects. Coordinate, review, and validate this work when prepared by project team members.
Facilitate the business/functional aspects of design, development, testing, implementation, and/or problem resolution.