IT Project Manager

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Job description

IT Project Manager

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IT Project Manager for an opportunity in Newark, DE

Position Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Newark, DE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months.

Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)

Monday- Friday (5x8)

Pay Range: $50 - $55/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:
Act as an end-to-end project manager that creates detailed project plans and delivers against them
Manage and coordinate resources within and across organizations and has matrix management responsibilities
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders.
Manages a product backlog of Epics/features that need to be delivered
Mitigates roadblocks for technical team, including appropriate escalation, as needed
Contributes to test planning and participates in test case reviews and makes necessary updates
Work with technical teams to mine for data to support test scripts
Supports SIT/UAT testing efforts by addressing defects raised by the testers/monitor ALM
Develops implementation plans, coverage schedules, and arranges validation efforts
Ensure Change Management deliverables like PTO/PTB/PTS are completed
Performs technical validation during production installs
Drive resolution of any post install defects with production support, LOB, and project team
Provide support for production, to include problem analysis, resolution assistance, and tracking
Contributes to the timely completion of Application Governance & GIS deliverables
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative manner
Self-motivated and quick learner who can take the full ownership of assignments/projects
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Basic working knowledge of JIRA

Preferred skills/experience
University degree or college diploma in the field of Business or Technology
5-7 years direct work experience in a project leadership capacity
Business Banking domain experience preferred
Experienced working in a SAFe Agile environment
Understanding of Change Management practices and principles
Technically competent with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, and Visio

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 229328 when responding to this ad.

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