IT Project and Business Development Manager at Young Readers Library

Job Description

• Are you a smart, passionate, and purpose-driven individual? Our client is looking for an IT Project / Marketing Manager to join the team
• We are seeking a success driven individual with strong core skills in project management who is adept at leading teams
• The IT Project / Marketing Manager works closely with all departments and will be responsible for project promotion, planning, execution and evaluation from original concept through to final implementation
• The individual will be responsible for managing a diverse array of projects as well as relationships with external stakeholders
• The workload is highly dynamic and you must possess great flexibility. You must also be able to meet tight deadlines under short notice

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure projects are properly inducted, assessed and prioritized
• Analyze project proposals to determine schedule, cost, resource requirements and risk
• Develop detailed project plans to manage schedules, costs, resources, risk mitigation and issue resolution
• Prepare and deliver appropriate communications to all levels of organization and leadership on project activity and status
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and lead project team members throughout all phases of the project life cycle to successful completion
• Ensure that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives and budget
• Proactively and continually evolve the IT project management service and methodology
• Develop and manage an integrated marketing strategy that drives awareness, affinity, and consideration among key stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance audience segmentation to map all stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead new product development and existing product management aligned to the organization’s marketing strategy.
• Develop and deliver multi-channel campaigns in support of the organization’s marketing strategy.
• Work with management to design and execute the organization’s advertising strategy.
• Solicit client and user feedback through diverse qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Use data and analytics from multiple sources to produce metrics, track progress, guide decision making, and adapt strategies in real time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Requirements
Must Have:

• Proven results oriented Project Manager with experience managing projects from initiation to closure
• Must be able to demonstrate from past experience the ability to handle all phases of the project life cycle including working with cross-functional, multi-project team resources to ensure business processes and technical solutions are successfully delivered on time and on budget
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to effectively interact with internal departments, governments, funders, and project sponsors and partners
• Previous experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience preparing reports with analyzed metrics for stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision making skills
• A strong affinity for technology and learning new technology quickly
• Must possess a reputation for resourcefulness
• Strong sense of accountability, transparency and initiative
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a rapidly-evolving environment
• Forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
• Experienced with project and funding proposal writing
• Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A minimum of 1-2 years relevant supervisory experience
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Nice to Have:

• PMP certification or working towards it.