Information Technology Project Manager

The American Public Power Association (APPA) is looking for an Information Technology Project Manager that will manage key APPA IT projects for internal and external clients. Responsibilities for project management will include the coordination and completion of IT projects on time within budget and within scope. This individual sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. This individual will prepare reports regarding status of projects. The IT Project Manager will also assist Senior Director, Information Technology with other IT related standardization process activities.

Please note: This is not a remote position. Candidates must be in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia area. APPA offers a flexible work schedule for full-time employees, and the option for telework is available after 2 months of employment (with supervisor approval).

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of multiple projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with relevant stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Apply broad understanding of IT processes including security, systems, networks, cloud computing, and scaling various aspects of IT processes.
• Apply experience and knowledge of hardware and software installation, upgrades, and development.
• Apply knowledge of new and established software systems and ability to train others on them.
• Assist Senior Director, Information Technology with other IT related tasks as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, technical field, or related experience.
• Five (5) or more years proven working experience in IT project management.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of databases, system security, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of cloud technology, especially Microsoft Azure environment.
• Knowledge of IT security practices.
• Salesforce platform knowledge is a plus.
• Understanding of general business practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with project management software tools.
• IT support experience is a plus.
• IT administration experience is a plus.

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