Primary purpose of this position is to plan and manage the delivery of new products and systems solutions in support of business objectives and company strategic goals. This includes systems and project planning, requirements gathering, estimating, problem resolution, risk management, execution and implementation.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Makes sure a detailed Project Charter has been prepared with clear business case and how benefit will be measured.
- Creates and executes project plans and revises appropriately to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Makes sure project stakeholders and participants are appropriately identified and consults with project stakeholders and participants to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
- Creates and maintains project specifications which include detailed requirements, business rules, and prototypes.
- Makes sure each project includes a Quality Assurance Plan, Risk Assessment Plan and Marketing Plan when appropriate.
- Works with project sponsor(s) and key team members to create and execute implementation plan.
- Manages day-to-day operation aspects of a project and scope, which includes change management, project scheduling, resource management (with involvement from resource managers), and risk management.
- Effectively applies project management methodology and enforces standards.
- Works closely with Project Sponsor as liaison between the business side and technical side.
- Facilitates project team meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepares and presents project status and details as required to upper management.
- Effectively communicates project status, issues, risks to sponsor, project team members, and Merlin employees
- Works with IT Ops to procure the necessary hardware and/or software.
- Ensures project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
- Suggests ideas for improved Project Management solutions.
- Performs other duties assigned by management to support the ongoing growth and success of Merlin Information Services.
Qualifications and experience include:
Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, project management training and at least three years of experience in technical project management with basic knowledge of operating systems and programming. Project management certification (Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent) is preferred. Other critical skills and experience include strong verbal and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills and proficient in use of Microsoft Office tools.
We offer a very pleasant work environment, excellent benefits and competitive pay. Our company supports and is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For prompt consideration, please complete and sign a Merlin Employment Application (
), and send your resume with salary history to hr@merlindata.com or fax to (406) 751-8617.