Lead Project Manager

Description

The Lead Project Manager plans, executes, and finalizes the most complex software related projects according to strict deadlines, verifying the completeness of requirements and coordinating the efforts of team members and consultants to deliver projects according to plan. This position defines and coordinates the execution of the test plans and scenarios necessary to verify and validate the solution, as well as monitors other Project Managers within the IT Department.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Establishes project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and a broad range of stakeholders including both business and IT.
• Responsible for the management and implementation of projects and programs across all project phases, following best practices
• Develops project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the customer / sponsor
• Accountable for managing multiple partners and third-party vendors to ensure all parties understand and deliver project goals and business expectations.
• Negotiates with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables.
• Develops and delivers progress reports and requirements documentation.
• Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, and devises contingency plans.
• Defines project success criteria and disseminates them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Conducts project postmortems and creates a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Proactively manage risks and issues and respond quickly in the event one is triggered or realized
• Creates templates and standards to measure duration, milestones, resource requirements and costs to ensure successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Manages multiple, large projects with budgets over one million dollars.
• Manages complex multi-vendor projects which contain multiple streams (requirements, development, quality assurance).
• Partners and collaborates with business owners to minimize operational risk and disruption.
• Acts as a lead and mentor to other Project Managers across the IT Department.
• Other duties as needed or required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

MINIMUM LEVEL OF PREPARATION AND TRAINING NORMALLY REQUIRED :

APPLICATION PROCESS :

You can directly apply through Cass's website at https : / / www.cassinfo.com / careers. Please apply directly to this position via the "Apply" button. You will be required to create an account and provide your resume, contact information and other pertinent employment information. This process typically takes 20 minutes or less. Should we find that you meet the minimum requirement of the position, a member of our recruiting team will be in touch to start the interview process.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY :

Cass Information Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information and payment management solutions. Cass enables enterprises to achieve visibility, control and efficiency in their supply chains, facilities and other operations. Disbursing over $90 billion annually on behalf of clients, and with total assets in excess of $2.3 billion, Cass is uniquely supported by Cass Commercial Bank. Founded in 1906 and a wholly owned subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank provides sophisticated financial exchange services to the parent organization and its clients. Cass is part of the Russell 2000. More information is available at www.cassinfo.com .

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