Project Manager, Business IT Strategies

Position Summary

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines. This includes acquiring resources, planning, and maintaining software applications and operating systems as it relates to Mortgage Connect’s technical environments, which include Azure, Microsoft, .Net, and SQL Server.  The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle and ensure accuracy with Production requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take Ownership of Project Execution from Inception to Closure
• Build, Develop, Grow Business Relationships Vital to Project Success
• Ability to work with multiple Department Leads and Line Level Users across the company
• Define Project Scope, Goals, and Deliverables to Support Business Goals
• Develop Full-Scale Project Plans and Associated Communication Documents
• Identify/Mange Project Dependencies and Critical Path
• Proactively Manage Changes in Project Scope, Identify Potential Crises, Devise Contingency Plans
• Identify/Resolve Issues within Application Development Team
• Set/Manage Project Expectations with Team Members
• Estimate Resources and Participants Needed to Achieve Project Goals
• Plan and Schedule Project Timelines, Using Appropriate Tools
• Develop and Deliver Progress Reports, Requirements Documentation, and Presentations
• Define Project Success Criteria and Disseminate to Involved Parties throughout Project Life Cycle
• Additional Duties, as assigned
  
  
  Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• Technically Competent with Various Software Programs, 2+ years of Azure experience is required
• Must have at least 2 Years experience in either the Mortgage or Title Insurance Industry
• Strong Customer Service Focus
• Clear Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment and Meet Deadlines
• Capability to Work both Independently and as part of a Team
• Problem-Solving Mindset with Ability to Multitask
• Self-Motivated: Ability to Work with Minimal Supervision
• Persuasive, Encouraging, Motivating Personality
• Ability to Learn, Understand, and Apply New Technologies

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to senior and executive management teams, public groups and/or boards of directors

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

All onboarding employees will be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Mortgage Connect is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR@mortgageconnectlp.com