IT Project Manager

CommonSail Investment Group – Brighton, MI

Main areas of focus:

Manage all aspects of technology projects and act as technology liaison across our portfolio of businesses.

Job Description:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for the scoping, development, execution, budgeting and delivery of technology-focused projects. This includes consulting/ needs assessment and discovery, solution development and/or research and working with internal and external teams to deliver the desired outcomes of projects on time and on budget. When applicable this position will develop/ participate in/ provide documentation and/or training to support projects and ongoing technology operations. The position will participate in the defining of requirements for the business and selection of technology solutions.

The candidate would also be an escalation point of contact for both internal clients and vendor resources to assist with operational technology issues that may arise. The position will include up to 50% travel to visit project locations before/ during/ after work to ensure scope is accurate and quality expectations are met. A successful applicant should have a good understanding of and/or experience with low voltage standards including data cabling, voice systems (and wiring) and network infrastructure. Further, knowledge and experience with electronic access control, video surveillance and nurse call systems is preferred.

5-7 Main accountabilities:

• Ability to build strong relationships with the team and our business partners
• Strong understanding of low voltage and IT infrastructure technologies
• Works with our businesses to define solution strategy and a roadmap to success
• Communication of projects, prioritization, timelines, training, and support
• Strong working relationship with our vendor partners and internal/external operational teams
• Ability to define the appropriate subject matter experts to bring to the table

5-7 Key Metrics for Success:

• Ability to listen – to immerse themselves in the business to understand how they function, what the various roles are, and how they provide services
• See something, say something – Identify needs and desires of the business and help develop a strategic vision for the technology roadmap
• Ongoing Assessment - Tracking metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of completed projects
• Communication - Creating a sense of confidence by effectively communicating in a concise, timely manner around such aspects as expectations, progress and impact of work associated with projects & initiatives
• Become a trusted partner that represents Technology in elevating the business

Driver for the position:

• Accurately scope, plan, budget and manage projects.
• Ensure project success and solution adoption through communication and training.
• Ensure documentation is thorough, complete and accurate for projects
• Focus on end-user experience and technology deliverables
• Work as part of a project manager team to drive optimal outcomes and deliver on time/budget
• Experience with low voltage standards including data cabling, voice systems (and wiring) and network infrastructure
• Experience with/ working knowledge of safety & security systems including electronic access control and video surveillance.
• Experience with/ knowledge of nurse call solutions

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