IT Project Manager Birmingham, Alabama **Hybrid** Contract $60/hr - $75/hr Hybrid contract role in Birmingham, AL for an IT Project Manager who has experience transitioning platforms from on prem to cloud , presenting to the business and upper management and using tools to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and within scope. Contract Duration: 18 months **Required Skills & Experience** + HS Diploma or equivalent required + Jira, project planning (MS project or Clarizen/AdaptiveWork), transitioning between platforms (on prem to a cloud solution) + Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science (CS), or related technical field degree + 6 years of Information Technology (IT) experience with at least 4 years being IT project management experience working in a structured project environment + Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and hardware + Excellent knowledge and competence in project management methodologies + Experience using MS Project, MS Office or similar applications + Experience leading and working independently as an IT Project Manager on large scale corporate projects or initiatives + Experience with project management (PM) or Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, along with PM techniques and methodologies + Experience with project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting + Experience with project risk and issue management + Experience with change management and process improvement + Experience educating, training and mentoring project teams + Solid communication and relationship building skills **Desired Skills & Experience** + Experience in software engineering or IT Infrastructure + Experience as an Information Technology (IT) functional subject matter expert (SME) + 6 years of experience as an IT Project Manager + Hands-on coding experience **What You Will Be Doing** Daily Responsibilities + Plan, direct, guide and implement IT projects and programs which support Corporate strategic objectives + Utilize divisional standard project management methodology and solution delivery method to ensure proper performance and execution when completing projects + Create positive, professional relationships with both internal and external customers + Analyze technical and business processes and implement improvements + Consistently provide visibility into projects and report progress of projects to management and governing bodies + Manage risks and issues that occur during project lifecycle including strategic direction + Mentor, educate and train project teams, team members and fellow PMs on project management best practices + Delegate tasks to appropriate IT PMs and ensure completion of tasks + Attend technical training sessions and classes as required + Analyze and review Information Technology Project Office (ITPO) metrics and key performance indicators of various IT efforts across different solution demographics including size and risk **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Jessica Eisenberg