Job Title: - Sr. IT PMP Project Manager w/Cutover Experience (Locals)
Job Location - Houston, Texas
Duration: 6+ Months
Description: We are seeking a highly experienced, PMP-certified Senior IT Project Manager to oversee the cutover and deployment phases of critical application projects. This role requires expertise in managing complex IT implementations and transitions, using MS Project to track deliverables, schedules, and resources effectively. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in application management, system cutover, and enterprise-level project coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, focusing on cutover activities and application deployment.
- Utilize MS Project to schedule, track progress, and manage dependencies, risks, and resource allocation across multiple teams.
- Establish critical cutover timelines and ensure the execution aligns with project goals and business objectives.
2. Cutover Management:
- Lead end-to-end cutover processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition with minimal disruption to operations.
- Define detailed cutover plans, including risk mitigation strategies, rollback plans, and quality assurance processes.
- Conduct readiness assessments, dry runs, and simulation exercises to identify potential issues before go-live.
3. Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including IT leadership, business units, and external vendors.
- Provide regular status updates, highlighting key achievements, risks, and any necessary adjustments to the project plan.
- Facilitate project meetings, including steering committee and status review sessions.
4. Risk & Issue Management:
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project cutover and application deployment.
- Maintain a log of issues, track resolution progress, and escalate unresolved matters to senior management as needed.
5. Documentation & Compliance:
- Document all project processes, from cutover steps to application deployment procedures, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with IT quality assurance to implement best practices in change management, ensuring compliance and system integrity.
6. Team Leadership:
- Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability for project deliverables.
- Mentor and train project team members on best practices for project execution and deployment.
Qualifications:
- Certification: PMP required; additional certifications (ITIL, Agile, Six Sigma) preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 8 years in IT project management with a focus on application deployment and cutover processes.
- Tools: Proficient in MS Project, as well as other project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint).
- Technical Skills: Solid understanding of application management, system integration, and cutover best practices.