IT Project Director Job in Rochester, NY

Company: Modis
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

IT Project Director Job in Rochester, NY: Direct Hire No 3rd Parties Please MODIS is currently seeking a talented Project Director to lead and internal platform transformation project. This individual will be a key player in moving this platform from on premise to a SaaS solution.Duties and Responsibilities of the IT Project Director Job in Rochester, NY: * Develops and manage the project plan, including allocation of resources across project timeline* Leads the design, planning, transformational efforts, testing and implementation associated with this project* Reports on status of key project milestone dates and deliverables to all key stakeholders* Manages agreed scope, time, and resources to achieve maximum project success* Identifies, communicates and manages project issues throughout project planning and delivery to minimize overall project risk and ensure transparency* Facilitates remediation and resolution of risks / issues and escalates as needed* Creates and manages a project team within approved budget that ensures project deliverables are met on established timelines, in alignment with company values* Plans, coordinates, deploys, and manages project resources, including consultants, to activities as needed to ensure project success* Develops a plan for a post-cutover support team that maximizes the effective use of institutional resources* Develops a decision-making framework to manage any decisions that could impact system configuration, business process design or the end-user experience* Works with users to understand, document, and enhance business processes and supporting documentation to meet user and business needs.* Assists in the translation of the business requirements into configurable software components and rules* Develops and manages robust change management, communications and training plan for all stakeholders* Provides clear input and direction on training materials* Coordinates the development and delivery of training, as well as reference materials* Works closely with leadership to ensure overall success of the program* Ensures that decisions made during the first phase of the project do not negatively impact the planning and delivery of future phasesRequirements of the IT Project Director Job in Rochester, NY: * Bachelor's degree in Information Sciences or equivalent* 4-5 years management level experiencePreferred Requirements: * 5-8 years of project management experience; PMI certification preferred* 5 years of business process re-engineering and change management experience* Experience implementing solutions using a SaaS model* Strong leadership skills, including the ability to drive project execution through individuals for whom he/she has no direct authority* Proven customer-oriented approach to problem solving; strategic perspective and ability to visualize the desired state* Ability to learn new technologies quickly and to translate business needs into solution requirements* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet required deadlines* Excellent verbal and written communications skillsFor more information or to be considered for the IT Project Director Job in Rochester, NY please contact Thomas McCarthy at Thomas.Mccarthy@modis.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Job Requirements:* Meet project goals and ensure project completion* Deciding when a project needs a project manager* Maintain project status in the project management information systems* Lead development of project plans and execution of project deliverables* Evaluate project feasibility and oversight of project execution* Develop a unified project management approach to large project execution* Manage overall project organization to ensure requirements and project* Oversee the large project construction management strategy with the division construction director (the division construction manager will report to the project director)* Supervise all project funded staff* Provide monthly project updates and project cost reports* Manage projects and perform all project management responsibilities* Maintain project plans and schedules to manage strategic projects* Manage project expectations with project team members and other stakeholders* Strengthen team of project managers* Reviewing the project as the design* Provide active leadership to the project management team, including project managers, project sponsors, project leaders, project members, and subject matter experts* Support business objectives through project planning and implementation* Serve as technical and project management resource within projects where required by client, project or business needs* Prioritize project issues with the wider project team, and provide help/support to the project team* Maintain project budget and financial responsibility throughout the life of the project

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