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Lead IT Project Manager
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
Status: Full-time, exempt Schedule: M-F, 8.30a.m. - 4.30p.m, including working beyond core office hours as required by the needs of the position and department. Reports to: Sr. AVP of IT Application Development & Product Management Direct reports: TBD Start date: ASAP Location: While IES Abroad is headquartered in Chicago, IL the Lead IT Project Manager may work out of their home office or work out of IES Abroad headquarters in Chicago, as required. About us: Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our profoundly passionate team of study abroad professionals believe in creating once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures that transcend expectations. Our goal is to rock the world of some 9,500 study abroad students every year. From our headquarters in Chicago to our 400+ study abroad programs in 85 global locations worldwide, we create authentic global education and life-affirming cultural experiences. We work at IES Abroad because we believe that every student should have the opportunity to go abroad - especially in a fun, safe, and superior academic and cultural environment. We believe so strongly in the power of our program, that we actively recruit students from underrepresented populations and provide millions in scholarships and aid year after year. We are proud that our students are as diverse and exciting as the countries we study. We're not ashamed to admit, we're a little bit obsessed with study abroad. When you join IES Abroad, you are a part of a diverse community of global leaders who know that our differences in skills and backgrounds are just as important as our shared passions and mission. Our work to educate students to become global leaders is grounded in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are a global organization made up of colleagues with a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all employees, surrounded by a mix of talented professionals. You'll want to come to work and, more importantly, want to stay and advance our mission together. Summary of Position: The IT Lead Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple IT projects across the global organization (e.g. implementation of new business software via an Enterprise System Transformation project, Cloud & Big Data Analytics project, etc.). Working closely with global, cross-functional teams, the Lead IT Project Manager leverages a strong technical background, exceptional project management skills, and excellent communication skills to ensure successful project delivery within scope, on-time, and within budget. Essential Job Responsibilities & Duties: Lead and manage multiple IT projects across the organization from initiation to closure Commit to and demonstrate values and promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and IT leadership to define project scope, goals, and deliverables Develop and manage project and resource allocation plans Track , oversee, and report on project budgets and timelines Monitor project progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with business requirements Manage project stakeholders and communicate project status, progress, and issues to all relevant parties Coordinate internal and external resources as well as third parties/vendors for project execution Manage project change requests and ensure proper change control procedures are followed Manage, coach and mentor IT project team member(s) (TBD) and provide feedback and guidance as needed Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and up-to-date Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement Experience & Qualifications/Skills: Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in IT project delivery Experience managing complex, enterprise-wide projects with multiple stakeholders and geographically distributed cross-functional teams Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to demonstrate values and promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism Excellent client-facing and inter-personal communication skills Experience in an international, multisite and multicultural business environment. Excellent written and verbal communications skills Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), including Microsoft Project Experience leveraging both Agile and Waterfall methholodogies in project delivery model Experience working with Atlassian product suite, including Jira and Confluence Education, Licenses and/or Certifications etc: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience PMP certification is a plus How to Apply: All applicants should submit an application including cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by clicking 'Apply Now' at the right side of this page. Please visit www.IESabroad.org/jobs for more information about working at IES Abroad. If you require an accommodation with the application process, please email XXXX@iesabroad.org . Equal Opportunity Employment: IES Abroad is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We strive to treat people with respect; fully utilizing employee's abilities and promoting workforce diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable laws. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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Ies Abroad
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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