Project Manager

Our client, a Waste Disposal company, is looking for a Project Manager for their Windsor, CT/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, oversees the planning, execution, and completion of small to medium-sized Technology projects and assumes responsibility for custom software development projects, implementation of out of the box solutions, and enhancements to existing software. Works in a matrixed environment and will own and lead a diverse set of technology resources for the duration of the project. Communicates project status to Senior and Executive Technology Leadership and will be ultimately responsible for project success.
• Drives all project activities through the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), effectively applying various project methodologies and enforcing project standards, to ensure quality and successful on-time, on-budget delivery of their project(s).
• Under supervision of Senior Leadership, assembles project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and determines and acquires resources needed.
• Assists in communicating the business case to project team to assist with decision making and prioritization; keeps business case at fore-front to drive decisions.
• Acts as liaison between technology/business stakeholders and Senior Leadership on project status, issues and risks.
• Creates and maintains project plans and ensures effective financial forecasting and tracking.
• Interfaces with other technology and business organizations to reach agreement on scope, obtain resources and ensure proper preparedness.
• Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• May coach and mentor less-experienced team members and act as team leader on systems projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or similar area of study. Five years of project management experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and at least ten years of project management experience with two years of increasing responsibilities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate and/or Agile Certification.
• Managing multiple projects, in various stages of the SDLC, at one time.
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology (specifically in Guide Five and Nine, Waterfall).
• Agile Project Management methodologies.
• Leading infrastructure-related projects such as network upgrades, hardware procurement, core Technology application deployments (such as email upgrades), and deployment and/or facility build-out.
• Aiding in definition of systems strategy, developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
• Presenting, communicating and articulating effectively to all levels of the organization (including technical and non-technical audiences, Senior Leadership, VPs and C-Level Executives).
• Ability to interface with senior-level stakeholders in both Information Technology and the business units to partner on project scope, risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Understanding all aspects of the IT Governance and reporting.
• Ability to create, own and present executive level presentations or communications.
• Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities that Contribute to Success:
• Written and verbal communication skills as well as listening skills.
• Working as part of a project team.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical and qualitative abilities.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities