Senior It Project Manager

We have a direct hire opportunity for the IT position: Senior IT Project Manager [RP-E] (myworkdayjobs.com) . Please have candidates apply indicating the recruiting firm bringing forth the candidate for consideration. If we move forward with your candidate direct hire fees will be paid in accordance with the MSA between said firm and Roswell Park.
Position Requirements:
Enterprise-level Role

• Leading and managing large, complex enterprise-level projects
• The projects may consist of multiple Agile teams and require integration with other activities outside the scope of the Agile teams

Team-level Role

• Playing a consultative role to put in place the appropriate people, process, and tools, to improve team efficiency and effectiveness
• Coaching members of the team as needed to optimize the efficiency of the project team

Hybrid Agile Role

• Using good judgment and skill to develop a project management approach that is suitable for planning and managing the effort
• Achieve the project goals within designated project constraints

In performing these roles, the Project Manager will be expected to use a high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional project management principles and practices with an Agile development approach in the right proportions to fit large, complex, mission-critical, enterprise-level projects and with the appropriate level of planning and provide the right balance of agility and predictability.
Qualifications

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
• A proven track record of successfully implementing technical projects using Agile methodologies including 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a technology environment with multi-function teams. PMP and experience in healthcare and infrastructure preferred
• Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred
• A strong familiarity with various Agile and Scrum elements, including Agile planning and Agile project management with Scrum.
• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with at least 10-15 team members including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel
• Balanced business/technical background:
  • Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to teams and to be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues
  • Ability to provide leadership to business analysts and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value

Skills Required

• BA or BS or equivalent experience is required; MA or MS is a plus
• Very effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met
• Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools:
  • Agile Project Management tools such as Jira/ServiceNow/GitLab, etc.
  • Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels including the executive level
• Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view