IT Project Manager - Oxenham Group LLC

Job Summary:
The IT Project Manager will provide comprehensive project support, including facilitation, planning, scope development, tracking, risk management, communication, and budget oversight for projects within the Enterprise Data & Integrations area. Operating independently, the IT Project Manager will support and manage all phases of a project or program's lifecycle, overseeing initiatives ranging from small-scale to complex, including Architecture Platform work. This role requires expertise in SDLC, Waterfall, and Agile methodologies, with experience as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Product Owner or Product Line Manager.

The successful candidate will deliver clear and concise updates, including roadmaps, identifying risks, roadblocks, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, including internal and external partners, impacting multiple business units and functions within time-critical deadlines.
• Collaborate with all levels of management, including executives and operational teams, to define project scope and deliverables, ensuring outcomes are measurable and realistic.
• Work with teams to assign responsibilities, estimate efforts, and develop detailed project plans, including iterations, release schedules, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Create and maintain roadmaps, tracking dependencies for effective planning and communication.
• Establish and manage work management frameworks in Azure DevOps, ensuring organized tracking and reporting.
• Facilitate change management processes, including backlog maintenance, prioritization, and updates to project and work plans.
• Effectively communicate project expectations and status to stakeholders, team members, sponsors, and external partners.

Key Competencies:

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify problems and optimize outcomes.
• Technology Acumen: Utilize technical tools and trends to drive solutions and innovation.
• Time & Resource Management: Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure efficiency and high-quality outcomes.
• Effective Communication: Engage and inform stakeholders through clear, concise, and audience-specific communication.
• Building Partnerships: Foster relationships across teams to achieve collaborative success.
• Navigating Complexity: Address and resolve ambiguity with clarity and strategic insight.
• Integrity & Values Alignment: Act consistently with organizational values of integrity, respect, openness, and accountability.
• Future-Focused Innovation: Demonstrate courage, empowerment, and creativity to drive workplace improvements.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in Agile environments.
• Industry Knowledge: Financial services or IT industry experience preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven expertise in SDLC, Waterfall, and Agile methodologies.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with demonstrated leadership courage.
  • Ability to manage high-pressure situations with focus and professionalism.
  • Proven leadership in communication, planning, decision-making, and negotiation.
  • Team player with collaboration and trust-building expertise.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of process optimization.
• Certifications: PMP, CAPM, CSM, or similar certifications preferred but not required.