IT Project Manager

About the Role:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of complex IT projects supporting multiple businesses within the organization. Projects pertain to the delivery of timely, quality IT services and/or relate to improving business effectiveness and efficiency. In this role, you will provide input into the creation of the project budget and manage the project scope and schedule. In addition, you will be responsible for managing appropriate stakeholders and communicating as needed the progress to project plan; and any potential issues negatively impacting the desired outcome.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assumes responsibility of the company's systems and network infrastructure projects to ensure the deliverables are stable, available and reliable to meet the goals and objectives of the business.

2. Partners with project sponsor to define project objectives, scope, schedule and budget. Establishes project charter and plan, including success criteria.

3. Leads and directs project teams to meet project objectives.

4. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives and success criteria.

5. Interact with all levels of employees to be able to visualize and understand IT-related problems and provide competent solutions.

6. Recommend new technologies and systems that will help in the improvement of the organization and various businesses.

7. Regularly work with other IT employees, consultants, programmers, etc...both internal and external as necessary.

8. Provides coaching, mentoring and guidance to project team members and/or others in Project Management roles.

9. Works with client departments and stakeholders to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support.

10. Keeps informed of advances in technology and Project Management

11. Report and communicate effectively to the Director of Strategic Technology regarding all aspects of assigned projects, associated tasks and related project recommendations.

12. Performs other IT related as assigned to support the overall goals of ITSS.

Relevant Skills:

• Very high-level of self-awareness and desire to develop leadership capabilities.

• Ability to hold themselves and others accountable to high standards

• Experience identifying and resolving issues independently. Demonstrates a solid sense of accountability and sound personal judgement.

• Courage to take initiative in unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances.

• Ability to gain alignment with different clients and represent a common point of view across multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Demonstrated creative thinking and problem solving

• Ability to manage projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field.

• Seven (7) years' experience in IT Project Management using many methodologies/models.

• Project management experience required and PMP certification a plus.

• Strong technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems.

• Exceptional customer service orientation.

*This is a hybrid work schedule, partially in our Indianapolis, IN office and working remotely*

About The Heritage Group

The Heritage Group is a privately held portfolio of companies focused on creating long-term value by building world-class businesses. Under four generations of family ownership, we employ thousands of people around the world, with operations across North America, Europe, and China, in the core industries of Environmental and Remediation, Specialty Chemicals and Fuel Products, and Construction and Materials. Driven by innovation and research, our in-house R&D team, Heritage Research Group, specializes in helping our diverse set of companies evolve and adapt to a changing marketplace by providing cutting-edge solutions and exploring new opportunities in its state-of-the-art facility. And while acquisitions, partnerships, internal expansion, and startups may be our cornerstone, we're a family company at heart, aiming to build long-term relationships with our customers, vendors, and partners so that we can turn big challenges into even bigger opportunities to make a difference in the world.

The Heritage Group welcomes the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all to work together to accomplish our goals

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