Application Project Manager Job Description

Application Project Manager Job Description

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Application project manager provides continuous assessment of project management standard methodologies to ensure new, innovative project management practices can be applied to all the product development process.

Application Project Manager Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Providing inputs for contracts renegotiation's during contact renewal process
Service Delivery manager for AMS component providing 24X7 support
Managing program of work for migration of applications from WPS to BPM, WCC to
Interface with the clients and other members of the team to coordinate and plan the project guidelines
Work with development team to design, implementation and testing new features for the platform
Manage the release and upgrade of the platform upgrade
Maintain and update documentation for the upgrade
Work on critical projects, such as application migrations to deal with Operating System version or application server upgrades
Providing engagement definition and startup, planning, estimating, and scheduling
Providing monthly Client Status meetings which will review current accomplishments, action items, issues, risks, resources actions and client satisfaction

Application Project Manager Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Application Project Manager

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PMP, PMI, MS, ITIL, PMBOK, ASAP, II, PRINCE, CSM, J2EE

Education for Application Project Manager

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Employers hiring for the application project manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, Project Management, Education, Business/Administration, Management, Information Systems, Technical

Skills for Application Project Manager

Desired skills for application project manager include:

Agile Methodologies
Business domain to add value to project and manage more effectively
PMBOK Methodologies
Software Development Life Cycle Methodolgoies
Acceptable Project Management practices as defined by the Project Management Institute
Barcoding and scanning devices
Business practices and processes in area of specialty
Change and version control management
Data integration engines
Data message brokering

Desired experience for application project manager includes:

5-10 years prior experience in mainframe applications, Client/Server and/or Web applications and mainframe applications
5 years working in complex environments
PMP certifications are a preferred
Solid WebLogic,JBOSS / Tomcat skills
Knowledge of Java/Docker development
Experience in working with Open Source applications / platforms

Application Project Manager Examples

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Application Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an application project manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for application project manager
  • Develop and document the project plan
  • Document critical issues and recommendations for resolution of issues
  • Conduct a risk assessment and develop response strategy
  • Ensure teams are taking corrective action as necessary to deliver complete scope, desired quality and timeliness of projects
  • Support Service Owner or Product Manager by providing project management control on key initiatives, usually pertaining to developing and delivering solutions to customers, or internal business improvements for service delivery
  • Work with Project Team to develop and document project plan using standard methodology, and schedule project work to achieve project scope
  • Manage and document scope changes, including ensuring attainment of appropriate approvals
  • Help identify appropriate resources needed
  • Provide a platform for communication and relationship management
  • Engage stakeholders for buy-in, relieve bottlenecks and complexity
Qualifications for application project manager
  • Experience in the financial services or automotive industry
  • Previous Ford Credit experience is a plus
  • Experience with managing project budget
  • Experience with interviewing/hiring developers
  • Experience with writing/delivering performance reviews
  • Knowledge of current Project Management methodologies
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Application Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of application project manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for application project manager
  • May assist service owner/project sponsor, Product Manager, and/or Finance with establishing a project budget and managing actual expenses to budget, including documenting budget changes and approvals
  • Support Service Owner, Product Manager, or other Senior Leaders by providing program management control on key initiatives, usually pertaining to developing and delivering solutions to customers, or internal business improvements for service delivery
  • Partner with Service Owner, Product Manager, or Senior Leader to define overall work breakdown structure, detailed tasks, resource needs, and assess interdependencies / impacts on other projects
  • Facilitate cross-functional Project or Program Team to define, estimate and schedule resources and project work to achieve project or program scope
  • Ability to collaborate with individual contributors or managers to define business process issues and implement creative solutions
  • Basic facilitation skills
  • Basic knowledge of finance and financial systems
  • Proficient in ability to influence
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple concurrent projects or multi-track programs, and ability to define work breakdown on complex projects
  • Proficient at facilitation
Qualifications for application project manager
  • Experience with custom off-the-shelf applications and software development
  • Flexibility to adapt to various software products and to absorb new technologies quickly
  • M.S in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering (preferred), or PhD in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, with 5-7 years of experience in related fields
  • Experience with technology development and applications in water and wastewater treatment
  • Independent, motivated self-starter with the personal initiative to help shape a Growth Program platform
  • Ability to collaborate within multi-functional local and global teams
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Application Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of application project manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for application project manager
  • Expert in ability to influence
  • Expert at problem solving
  • Oversee a team of 7-8 IT Project Managers in the Eden Prairie, MN and Phoenix, AZ office
  • Handle IT Programs and Projects in the $4-5M range
  • Strong technical knowledge with application development technologies and process
  • Run reports and provide weekly dashboards
  • Lead conference calls and webex with key leadership teams and executive audience
  • Provide weekly one on one support to staff members
  • Counsel, coach and guide with career development support
  • Recruit for open roles handle any corrective action staff issues
Qualifications for application project manager
  • Strong adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices
  • Excellent verbal and written skills and able to present to C level audience
  • Project Management (Certification and minimum 5 years’ experience as Project/Program Manager for external Customer Projects)
  • Customer focus, ability to handle conflicts and de-escalations
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience with international customers (3 year experience in international consulting projects)
  • Know how of Avaloq technical concepts
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Application Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of application project manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for application project manager
  • Oversee multiple projects across all phases of development
  • Develops detailed project plan
  • Responsible for overseeing and managing system documentation and routes system documentation for change requests
  • Responsible for assembling project plans & teamwork assignments, directing work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review
  • Compiles metrics relating to IT project success and adherence to defined processes
  • Manage project or program financials
  • Emphasize code quality over quantity
  • Intake assessment, manage and track project requests from (BTA), COEs, Sales Leadership, Programs, cross-functional teams
  • Capture and identify project scope, impact, tracking, and reporting
  • Manage the development, delivery and execution of BTA related training projects and programs leveraging multiple delivery mechanisms and learning platforms
Qualifications for application project manager
  • Expert knowledge of and demonstrated experience in project management processes and methodologies
  • 10+ years of experience combination program / project management
  • 2+ years as a PM Team lead or Manager with strong leadership skills and HR accountability for staff (full time staff plus contractors)
  • Must work in the MN051 EP, MN or Phoenix, AZ office
  • Strong financial and capacity planning skills
  • A proven track record in the successful delivery of medium sized Projects
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Application Project Manager Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of application project manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for application project manager
  • Manage and lead cross-functional team engagement, requests and service delivery schedules of content, operations and learning platforms
  • Coordination of Agent Desktop Application releases
  • Releases are scheduled monthly throughout 2017 to complete integration work, new department servicing and enterprise needs
  • Agent Desktop Application PM will support coordination of status checkpoints, BRD completion, QA completion and UAT completion
  • Agent Desktop Application PM will also work with Operational units to ensure readiness activities and tracked and complete
  • The Navigator PM will also work with the Sr Analysts on new project intake, attending project meetings to ensure we have a accurate picture and understanding of the full pipeline of work
  • They will also coordinate all delivery and documents with IT Development
  • Guides implementation of systems by creating and communicating well-written documentation and presentations
  • Assures quality of business systems by developing and executing test specifications, and implementing test and quality plans
  • Defines, tracks and communicates key project metrics and milestones, includes facilitation of project and design reviews and participation in executive reviews
Qualifications for application project manager
  • Experience in estimating IT projects and proposal / Tender preparation
  • Strong Vendor and Client Management skills coupled with strong commercial experience of IT contracts
  • Awareness of the industry direction, competitors, market rates and trends
  • Project Management Accreditation and tertiary qualification preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical and project management skills with ability to work on multiple priorities, tight timelines, collaborate across teams, manage temporary project development resources, and working with external development and support partners
  • Managing large Contracts & Pricing program by effectively planning, designing, monitoring the program’s progress, developing and delivering the solution, resolving issues, managing communications with all stakeholders, ensuring program’s integrity, managing risk, dependencies, and contributions, sustaining a high-performing team and focusing on program's coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other programs and corporate technical and compliance standards

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