Project Manager I

• JOB OPENING #: 9811

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager I

DEPARTMENT: GTO-SMI-SALES

• POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or equivalent work experience required; Master Degree in Information Technology Business field preferred
• Minimum three years of IT project management experience required which includes software implementations and upgrades required. This includes experience acting as Project Manager / Scrum Master on large, complex projects that have long durations and involve multiple functional areas. Experience with Agile Methodology preferred. Five to seven years of IT project management experience preferred.
• Business systems analysis experience required; which includes proficiency with business analysis methodologies, such as requirements elicitation and documentation.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience required; extension subject matter expertise in Sales and CRM applications preferred.
• Proficiency in understanding business needs and practices required
• Knowledge of database-oriented analysis tools and techniques, especially SQL, is preferred.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Perform project management and limited business analysis assignments supporting Federated Hermes' Sales business units.
• Facilitate communication between Sales, Sales-related business areas, and GTO 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).
• Ability to 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 Sales and Sales-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.

HOURS/LOCATION:

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (over time as required)

Warrendale, PA 15086

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills

Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a project team

Ability to lead and manage complex projects

• COMMENCEMENT DATE: 09/17/2026

The firm does not sponsor employment visas.

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