Sr. IT Project Manager Job Details

Sr. Project Manager – Detroit, MI

We are Ally Financial

A company with a new approach and a rich history; o ne that values openness, accountability and honesty. Our company dates back to 1919 and is built on the strong foundation of GMAC Financial Services. Our associates and customers are at the heart of everything we do.

· We serve more than 15 million customers worldwide and have financed more than 150 million cars/ trucks

· Ally Financial is ranked the No.1 automotive finance company

· Money Magazine rated Ally Bank as the Best Online Bank Package for 2011

· Ally Financial consistently ranked within Fortune 500 Companies

Ally Financial strives to build a World Class culture that engages a diverse and vibrant team of professionals. We seek employees who are motivated for success with processes aligned to promote inner-mobility, career growth and leadership development. Ally Financial remains committed to offering a compelling employment proposition that enables us to expand our dynamic team. Put your career on a path with a company that’s taking the financial services industry in a new direction and apply today! Visit www.ally.com to learn more.

Position Description:

Provides direction and oversight to project teams to design, develop, deploy and sustain solutions that meet applicable business requirements. May be responsible for a single project of medium to high complexity, a small program, or a group of smaller, unrelated projects; manages interdependencies between projects within and outside scope of responsibility. Responsible for project deliverables, cost, schedule, and quality. Allocates and directs resources to accomplish project tasks, and maintains control project schedule(s) and deliverable quality. Responsible for resolving issues and mitigating risks, escalating issues/risks when appropriate. Manages project teams, which may include employee and/or vendor team members, informs the team of its progress; leads/develops staff members. Acts as an interface to IT and Business Partners; develops/maintains strong relationship with vendor teams and vendor management. Assists with development of RFPs/SOWs and vendor selection.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Leverages thorough understanding of technical concepts in multiple specialized fields to develop solutions to problems and critical design issues.
• Work assignments are typically focused on complex products that are of high importance to the organization.
• Works independently and will likely supervise the work of lower level personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to manage IT projects that are high in complexity, size, and scope
• Expert knowledge of Project Management methodologies and tools and the software development life cycles
• Ability to thoroughly understand the business issues surrounding each project
• Ability to utilize extensive project management experience to act as the team's primary interface between IT and the business sectors
• Ability to manage project issues, conflicts, risks, and deliver projects within budget and scope
• Ability to negotiate and deliver quality solutions to customers and develop process improvements where applicable
• BS and 8 years or equivalent

Working at Ally is Rewarding!

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and above-market bonus pay potential based on achieving personal and company goals. Plus, we have a flexible paid-time-off program and emphasis on work-life balance.

Ally Offers Competitive Benefits:

· 401K Matching and Company Contributions

· Paid Time Off (Roll-over up to 150%)

· Variable Pay (bonuses)

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Comprehensive Health Insurance Coverage

· Vendor Partnership Discount Program

· Charitable Gift Contribution Matching

· Adoption Assistance

Ally is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with federal & state laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person's race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.