IT Manager

IT Manager (Job Number: 1213317)

Description
The IT Manager is responsible for defining the overall methodology of the department. Responsible for planning and management of a software product release. Reports directly to Group Manager. Analyzes systems requirements. May review test plans and test scripts. Participates in and conducts staff meetings. Manages overall testing effort. Monitors software and systems defects. Supports product migrations through all systems environments. Leads technical and managerial staff with regard to intrastructure activities. Interacts directly with clients and upper management regarding project activities. Provides IT resource estimates and assigns appropriate resources. Interacts with different levels of management. Structures and monitors activities based upon approved project methodologies. Collects and analyzes project data and produces progress reports.

Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related discipline is preferred; an advanced degree is a plus, along with at least three to five years of experience in a systems quality environment, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. The individual should have experience in managing resources and/or project teams. Requires specific knowledge of infrastructure, testing, change management and test case generation techniques. Knowledge of securities industry and/or related financial services experience. Strong planning and project organization skills. Negotiation, decision making, problem solving, influencing skills. Broad knowledge of the firm and key functions. Strong judgment and leadership skills. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills. Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in high pressure, high volume environment. Effectively use Microsoft Office applications and PC proficiency in Windows-based programs.

Primary Location: United States-USA-New Jersey-Lawrenceville
Internal Jobcode: 12280
Job: Information Technology
Organization: Pershing-HR06361