IT PMO Project Manager Software Development

Responsibilities for this PositionIT PMO Project Manager Software DevelopmentUS-CT-GrotonJob ID: 2026-18914Type: Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Program ManagementEB PoheganutOverviewThe EBIT PMO is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team as an IT Project Manager Applications and Software Development. The successful candidate must be able to work well in a team setting, effectively communicate, and be willing to drive project, program, and/or portfolio performance.Responsibilities of theIT Project Manager Applications and Software DevelopmentProjects include:Lead projects with complex IT initiatives, including but not limited to managing full project lifecycles of projects.Create and maintain integrated, detailed project plans addressing application dependencies, vendor deliverables, risks, testing plans, and deployment plans.Lead cross-functional teams across IT (system engineers, developers, infrastructure engineers), application owners, business stakeholders, IT vendors and more.Additional Responsibilities include:Scope Definition:Works with the IT Project Team to determine the projects goals and deliverables, ensuring they meet stakeholder expectations.Team Leadership:Serves as the communication hub between project team members (internal and external to EBIT) to ensure resources are aligned.Project/Program/Portfolio Planning:Develops detailed project scopes, timelines, resource plans, and budgets within the IT project, program, or portfolio.Project Execution & Technical Oversight:Leads project / program team resources to complete deliverables, on time and within budget. Utilizes software development and/or IT hardware (networking, server, etc.) technical knowledge and experience to manage software and hardware deployments. Works closely with IT technical staff to ensure feasibility and smooth integration of systems and/or applications.Reporting:Tracks key performance metrics and regularly reports project/program/ portfolio status, risks, and milestones to various audiences.Collaboration with Technical/Engineering Teams:Serves as a liaison between technical stakeholders (for projects with technical customers) and IT technical staff to ensure both groups remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.Risk Assessment and Mitigation:Anticipates technical challenges (task dependencies, pre-requisite steps, schedule constraints, system and partner resource availability, etc.) and develops contingency plans.ResponsibilitiesMust have strong communication skills to effectively engage technical staff and non-technical stakeholders, and ensure project deliverables meet objectivesMust be able to utilize problem solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues while managing project schedule and deliverablesMust have the ability to manage complex IT cutovers, migrations, and business continuity planning.Must have strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting.Must have the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and continuously changing environment.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor degree or higher5+ years of IT project management experience, including experience with Oracle-EBS or ERP applications or HCM softwarePrior experience managing high-risk, high-visibility projects with multiple dependencies and stakeholdersPrior experience working within a PMO and adhering to governance and delivery standardsPreferred:* Prior IT roles with Software Development, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Networking, or Server Administration responsibilities* Project experience with Finance, Supply Chain and Human Capital Management (HCM) software implementations