RR Donnelley -
Downers Grove,
Illinois
7859
DESCRIPTION
Plan and manage the delivery of information technology solutions and associated technical support services in support of the business objectives and ongoing operations. Apply proven communication, analytical and problem solving skills to help identify, communicate, organize and manage information systems projects to maximize the benefits of IT investments. Apply knowledge of principles, practices, standards, terminology and trends in IT project management on projects managed. This includes systems and project planning, estimating, execution, implementation and on-going support. Responsible for managing technology and consulting vendor/partner relationships, service delivery and overall performance as well as supervising IT staff and implementing IT policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
* Project Management: Lead complex projects involving multiple departments across specialty areas that have significant impact on business productivity and operations. Independently manage timelines, resources, budget, staff and implementation efforts. Project managed are typically less than 1 year endeavors with the majority of projects completed within six to nine months.
* Collaboration: Drive collaboration across teams and departments. Address issues upfront, define alternative solutions, resolve conflict and create lasting, productive partnerships with clients. Provide resources and organizational structure to promote collaborative efforts to project modules.
* Project Delivery: Deliver projects on time and in budget. Make changes to project phases as needed to address changes or problems to original project scope. Communicate with senior management regarding project obstacles and make necessary changes to project team makeup and scope in effort to continue progress towards deliverables.
* Communication: Convey goals and objectives to project team members in a clear and compelling manner. Actively listen during project meetings and clarify information as needed. Produce concise project status reports that articulate project delivery. Ensure that issues and successes are clearly communicated to team members, stakeholders, sponsors and all levels of management. Ensure and promote open communication on the project teams. Tactfully and candidly address situations to maximize opportunity and minimize exposure to risk.
* Change Management: Recognize the impact corporate culture has on the success of projects and know how to use the organization to achieve project objectives. Strategically position projects within overall BU short and long term goals.
* Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS
* Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 3-5 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
* Able to demonstrates ability to solve somewhat more complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency in understanding the job.
* Must be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately.
* Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers and/or co-workers at level of detail required to resolve issues of moderate complexity.
* Able to apply strong functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments.
* May require knowledge of or ability to quickly learn specialized software to complete work assignments.
* Able to demonstrate continued expertise in the primary tools or applications used in completing daily work assignments.
* Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand.
* Must be able to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations.
* Must be able to clearly articulate business needs to both internal and external customers.
Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove, Illinois
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