Project Manager

Job Title: IT Project Manager Location: Remote (East Coast hours) The Company: A popular media company and professional sports league, they are a global company headquartered in New York City with offices in California. Compensation Expectation: $70-75/ hour The Role of Project Manager The Project Manager will be supporting projects within Enterprise Technology (i.e., HR, Finance Systems, CRM, Event management platform, etc.) in the planning, execution, and completion of technology projects.

• Lead execution of program and project work plans and timelines, milestones, risks/assumptions, and scenarios, as appropriate.
• Support the project team from the initiation phase through closeout of the project.
• Structure and develop project plans and resource assignments
• Estimate work effort or oversee gathering estimates regarding upcoming work effort for projects
• Manage documentation for and present updates on Project Kick-off, Project Milestone Updates, and Project Closure to Project/Program teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor workstream and program metrics to measure program success.
• Communicate effectively in both verbal (i.e., day-to-day discussions, team meetings) and written (requirements and design specifications) form
• Accurately assess and mitigate the risks associated with each project.
• Recognize, track, and manage project scope changes.
• Effective identify and escalate issues as necessary for timely resolution
• Effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Embrace PM methodologies.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• 5+ years’ experience managing technology projects.
• Proficient in Office 365/Excel/PowerPoint (a must)
• Experienced with working with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint sites
• Exposure to software development lifecycle as well as Agile technology development methodologies
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritizes work.
• Experience with requirements gathering and documentation a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required
• PMP certification

This client requires that a background check be completed. A background check is required to protect our company/client and its stakeholders by ensuring that we hire individuals with a trustworthy history, which helps maintain a safe and secure workplace. This proactive measure minimizes potential risks and promotes a culture of integrity within the organization. Benefits Offered: Employer provides access to:

• 3 levels of medical insurance for you and your family
• Dental insurance for you and your family
• 401k
• Company located in New York, NY. New York, NY has the following sick leave policy: accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 40 hours. If you are based in a different state/city, inquire about that state’s sick leave policy.
• Overtime