Project Manager (it) (contract) Job in Northern Trust

Contractor s Role: The Project Manager will work directly with multiple application managers to document development roadmaps. On top of the development roadmap, the candidate will collaborate with business implementation leads to layer in the operating model changes and deployment plan for modern client security efforts. In addition, the candidate will track, escalate, and drive accountability with the overall implementation for the identified Client Security efforts. Candidate will manage all phases of a project. Overall responsibility includes setting up the structure of the project, performing the detailed planning, and managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects Defines the phase deliverables, tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses, schedules role sand resources, evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans. Ensures quality assurance engagement, resolution of issues, status reviews and reporting, development of standards, change control, and compliance with all policies and procedures. Manages transition and handover to Support Teams Candidate will be responsible for project documentation, project schedule, meeting agendas, minutes, status reporting, etc. Qualifications (Must Have s): Ideal candidate must have experience with tracking multiple development roadmaps. Additionally, the candidate must know how to incrementally build and track operating model changes which inform deployment strategies. The candidate will then track the client deployment for the Digital Delivery Client Security efforts. The individual should be competent in all areas of project management. Candidate must be detailed oriented, work with minimal guidance and be accountable Strong analytical, communication and technical skills. Candidate must have strong project management skills, and should understand various project methodologies, processes and standards. Experience with Agile/SDLC Candidate should be familiar with MS Office, MS Project and SharePoint Nice to Haves: Familiarity with ADO Tasks & responsibilities: Program Oversight RAID Tracking Implementation Tracking Dependency Management Weekly project status Executive updates Driving collaboration across teams Leading, planning, managing and directing a project team to accomplish the objectives of a project Develops project plans with assigned tasks, milestones/deliverables and oversee budgets Collaborate with Teams to determine best methods to meet project objectives Reports changes in project timelines, resources, or budget Report risks and issues during the life of projects and create mitigation plans to remove any obstacles May take part in auditing documentations of their peers May provide coaching to Jr. Project or Project Coordinators Strategic in developing, implementing and administering IT programs within functional areas