IT Project Manager - Middleware

Job location: Columbus, OH.

This Technical PM will drive accountability and ownership on multiple internal initiatives for Middleware. We need people who have managed large programs/projects that require heavy coordination across cross-functional teams and can really drive schedule and budgets.

• Oversee and coordinate Project Delivery ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
  
• Create & maintain comprehensive project documents to ensure clarity and transparency throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with established project governance.
  
• Coordinate IT, Business Unit (BU), and vendor review meetings, ensuring effective follow-ups on action items and progress.
  
• Track and coordinate the progress of the client's tasks and activities.
  
• Report project status to the Executive team in order to assess risks, issues, and impediments.
  
• Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, challenges, and strategies for resolution.
  
• Promote continuous improvement activities within the project team to enhance quality and optimize value delivery.
  
• Establish regular cadence for meeting with the teams to monitor progress
  

• Proven experience in Project management, preferably in a technology-focused environment.
  
• Quick learner and gets familiar with program vision.
  
• Ability to conduct Executive-level meetings with stakeholders and senior leadership.
  
• Experience with middleware projects.
  
• Strong understanding of Waterfall, Scrum/Agile principles and Kanban methodologies.
  
• Excellent organizational and strong communicator (written and verbal).
  
• Experience with managing a cross functional team that includes both full-time and part-time team members.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  
• Experience with project documentation and management tools, such as Jira, is a plus.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risks effectively.