Project Manager (Lead) / Change Manager from INSPYR Solutions

Brentwood, TN 37027

About the Job

Title: Project Manager / Change Manager
Location: Brentwood, TN 37027 - Hybrid (2 days/week onsite; may be more at times depending on project schedules)
Duration: 6 month contract to possible hire
Compensation: $65-$75/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Skillset / Experience:

Must Haves

4-7 years of experience managing the successful delivery projects. IT Experience is preferred
Project Financial Management abilities: Proficiency in financial modeling and tracking for complex, integrated systems deployment
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Experience and understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile SCRUM, Waterfall, PRINCE 2, etc.).
Expert skills with MS Project, MS Office, SharePoint, and Visio.
Skills in use of Project/Portfolio Management tool (i.e., Planview, Clarity or equivalent).
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint with experience presenting to stakeholders. Makes analytical decisions and is accountable for all actions made by a team.
Uses analytical ability and sound judgment acquired through significant experience to solve complex and varied problems.

Pluses

Retail experience

Day to Day:

The Change Manager, IT will manage the day-to-day activities of one or multiple business-sponsored IT projects to deliver tasks on time, within budget, and within scope.
The Project Manager IT, manages resource time allocation and efforts, provides solutions that meet the business objectives, executes all phases of the project life cycle, and delivers on time, on budget with a high degree of quality.
Consistently responsible for managing, directing, and planning projects consisting of one or more project teams
Ability to communicate and effectively negotiate with business, IT management, peers with a high level of confidence and composure.
Proactively leads project and/or business activities by setting direction, creating project plans, defining timelines, identifying key milestones, and identifying resources needed on selected project(s)
Responsible for managing the budget and/or financial implications of projects.
Identifies gaps and recommends enhancements related to new and/or existing functionality, products, services, and workflows based on broad view of the organization.
Solicits and evaluates internal and external customer feedback to enhance continuous quality improvement
Facilitate sessions to develop requirements, determine solutions and resolve issues working with various business and IT partners
Identifies issues that may stall project and addresses them by either resolving the issue or creating an alternative solution
Tracks progress and communicates project(s) status on a regular basis to all impacted parties
Builds communication plans for implementation to ensure all impacted parties (upstream/downstream) are informed of next steps for completion
Acts as an advocate for change-may require influencing others to see the value in project, including managing interpersonal sensitivities and articulating the strategic view to ensure project alignment

Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay
401(k) retirement plan
...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.