IT Project Manager

Project ManagerWe need project managers who have skills and experience managing complex IT projects, these with a focus on technical systems separation for divestiture. The de-integration experience is critical.Job Description• Primary point of accountability• Secure and maintain project resources and actively manage resource plan• Accountable for small to medium projects• Projects may be concurrent or overlap.• Well-defined scope• Moderate complexity• Limited risk• Limited supervision and guidance• Manage vendor relationships as required• Innovative leader with the ability to question status quo, influence change and provide forward thinking• Critical thinker• Develop business case, understand it thoroughly• Work with limited supervision and guidance and apply advanced project management & basic program management skills• Understand, apply, promote & contribute to Voya delivery• Ability to create open environments conducive to freely share information and ideas; Listen and effectively communicate with clarity and precision• Facilitate lessons learned and knowledge retention for future use• Coordinate and execute consistent time entry processes and reporting for all project team members• Demonstrate capability to be disciplined and flexible at the same time• Hands-on and results driven leaderSkill Proficiencies• Apply Intermediate project management• Demonstrate team building skills by developing high performing project teams, setting a positive tone and leading by exampleBehavioral Expectations• Remove barriers to enable project team to complete objectives no matter how difficult• Look for opportunities to reduce cost• Explore solutions and continuous improvement opportunities• Anticipate and head off problems that can jeopardize delivery, budget, customer readiness, and customer acceptance• Gain recognition as a trusted advisor / leader with project team, customers, and stakeholders at all levels of the organizationEducation/Experience• Advanced understanding of project management principles• Advanced knowledge of project lifecycle• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively across organizations and cross functional teams• Proven track record of effectively leading execution and value through highly matrixed teams