Project Manager -Infrastructure - Hybrid - Volitiion IIT
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Required:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
PMP or PMI-ACP Certification
Type of Experience and Number of Years:
Minimum seven (7) years of related experience required
At least seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in Project Management, preferred
At least five (5) years of experience in Information Technology, preferred
Experience in Education (K-12) project work, preferred
The Senior Project Manager will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:Supporting business and project management staff
Collaborate with teams to define project scopes, initiating and managing large, complex technology projects
Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Capture requirements and tasks for multiple projects.
Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes with the intent to enhance and improve
Initiating and managing multiple projects and projects in parallel and with multiple dependencies
Producing project reports and performance metrics
Communicating with the Portfolio Management Office manager and ITS management regarding the status of a portfolio of projects
Conduct monthly risk assessments to Identify and manage project risks
Using influence to eliminate bottlenecks and potential resource alignment problems
Managing projects and projects within standard project management methodologies to time, quality and budget.
Create and articulate executive-level communication on a project or program level.
Identifying resources needed and assigning individual responsibilities
Managing through all stages of the project life cycle
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Managing stakeholders and stakeholder expectations.
Providing excellent service to clients (internal and external to ITS Effectively managing vendor relationships in accordance with CPS and ITS strategies and directives
Develop and maintain processes and procedures for ongoing management of the infrastructure systems.
Direct the creation and maintenance of the required documentation and artifacts. As well as, facilitate the defining / revising of operational processes.
Providing project status and other deliverables at each stage of a defined project
Demonstrating a willingness to collaborate and support the PMO and ITS peers and leadership
Planning, directing, and implementing complex projects on time, within budget and with desired functionality
Ability to work across multiple departments and negotiate differing priorities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience with IT Infrastructure projects such as o Server implementations o Information Security implementations o Network infrastructure implementations o Telecommunication implementations
Proficient in Project Management practices, principles, and tools
CI/CD, DevSecOps, PMP or Agile methodology and experience. The successful candidate must also have broad knowledge of current information technology systems, infrastructures, and technologies. Knowledgeable about organization and process structures
Knowledgeable about Business Analysis, Organizational Change Management, Technical Architecture
Proficient in Google Suite office products is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to apply process standards
Self-motivated/willing to take initiative
Proven ability to build positive working relationships within own team and other areas of business
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, project and functional management to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions
Ability to work as a Senior Project Manager on multiple simultaneous projects
Ability to work independently towards established goals
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Proven track record of leading large complex implementation projects
Strong conflict resolution, negotiating and influencing skills
1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.
2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."
3. Our Mantra - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
4. Career Development - We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts to build your skillset.
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Volitiion IIT Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.