IT Applications - IT Project Manager
Jacksonville, FL, United States
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OVERVIEW
Provides project management, business analysis, meeting facilitation, application design, training, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX, in support of the company's businesses. Identifies opportunities to improve business processes and to use technology to improve revenue, reduce costs, improve productivity, and increase customer service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Project Manager/Information Technology representative as assigned by management for key business system initiatives including implementing and supporting MS Dynamics AX.
Directs the activities of external consultants assigned to work the project(s). Assists in the selection of the consultants.
Builds and maintains Project Plans as required for IT Projects. Plans, schedules and tracks progress on project timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools. Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
Directs and manages the project life cycle from project initiation and planning through execution, deployment and close-out. Manages the project budget. - Collaborates with sponsors and stakeholders to define the project business case including project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals.
Manages project communication throughout the life cycle of the project. Communicates and manages Project Risks. Conducts periodic project reviews with key stakeholders, sponsors and team members to provide progress.
Along with other IT project managers, develops and implements project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to standards and meet customer expectations.
Provides business analysis, and recommends best course of action focusing on business process first, technology second.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and end user needs. Identifies and documents business requirements which could be automated using current / new technology to improve productivity, reduce costs, better serve the customer, or increase revenues.
Designs, develops, configures and maintains business applications per user specifications using Safariland standard technologies. Proposes solutions to best meet the requirements of the organization.
Sets up procedures and testing methods to insure the ongoing accuracy of data maintained within all applications.
Acts as liaison between the organization and application vendors as required for implementation, problem resolution, application upgrades and bug fixes.
Provides support and training to user community.
Stays on top of current and new technologies and makes recommendations to implement those which would have a positive impact on the division's business.
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 12 years' experience in Information Technology with 8 years as a Business Analyst / Project Manager implementing and supporting MS Dynamics AX.
PMP Certification
College degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field
Experienced in MS Dynamics AX implementation and Support
Excellent client relation, verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to identify priorities and manage tasks
Ability to work closely within a team as well as independently
Knowledgeable in the Microsoft Office Suite, experience with SharePoint and Visio.
Experience with a project management tool - MS Project or other.
Must have excellent project management skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic / changing environment.
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Pay Type Salary
Travel Required Yes
Job Start Date Monday, July 8, 2024
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