IT Project Specialist Job at TALENT Software Services in Columbia

Overview

Join our dynamic team in Columbia, SC, a thriving hub for technology and innovation, where you will have the opportunity to grow and excel in your career. We are seeking a motivated individual to contribute to our success by supporting our project management team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Portfolio Managers in guiding and controlling projects from inception through completion.
• Support project leaders with the organization and management of multiple work efforts simultaneously.
• Develop skills expected of a project leader by executing project management processes and meeting deliverables.
• Provide support for project plans, risk management plans, and documentation from design to post-implementation.
• Ensure project documentation and deliverables are complete, on budget, within scope, and in accordance with standards.
• Assist with the development, execution, and maintenance of project communications.
• Utilize project management tools to monitor and document project status, prepare agendas, and document key decisions.
• Manage project issues throughout the project life cycle and communicate implications of changes to project scope.
• Ensure all work efforts have appropriate documentation for audit purposes utilizing project methodology standards.

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well in a team or project environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict management/resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies, information systems, and business processes.
• Research skills related to project information and ability to prepare formal presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Required Technologies

• Windows applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint Online, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Teams, etc.
• Nice to Have: MindView, Jira, Azure Boards

Work Schedule

Partial onsite work is required on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with other days as needed by project deliverables.

The Team

You will report to a Portfolio Manager and collaborate with a team of 8 - 10 Project Managers. Our project teams typically consist of 8 - 20 members, supporting various portfolios including Data Exchange, Telephony, Mobile/Full Site, and AEM.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting