Senior Project Manager - DTI

WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staffing firm based in Chicago's Loop.

WHAT WE DO:
We focus on providing delivery, staffing, and supported services such as enterprise integration/implementations including, but not limited to, CRM, EAM, ERP, PMO, and QA. We service clients in SLED (state/local gov't & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly partnering with Big 4 SI partners.

Are you a Senior Project Manager looking for your next opportunity? We want to speak to you. DTI has an immediate need for a Senior Project Manager for a long-term contract in Chicago, Il.

Consultant must work on our W2
Location- Remote (Chicago) (9 am - 5 pm, M - F, CST)

Job Description:
The Senior Project Manager performs a lead role in managing the implementation of large, complex enterprise projects and programs in support of the CPS Mission. This role is key in promoting and adhering to the organization's Project Management Methodology, including communication and management of tasks for all phases of the Project Lifecycle. The Senior Project Manager also promotes visibility into the CPS portfolio, partnering with ITS and Business Leaders to ensure the portfolio of projects aligns with departmental goals and the CPS Vision.

This position resides in the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) of the Information and Technology Services (ITS) / Enterprise Solution Delivery department of Chicago Public Schools. The Senior Project Manager will report to the Manager, IT Project Portfolio.

The Senior Project Manager will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Coaching and guiding ITS and Business Leaders to ensure the portfolio of projects supports the CPS
• Vision
• Supporting business and project management staff
• Mentoring junior project management staff and making staff development recommendations
• Occasional supervision of personnel
• Managing PMO operational activities, ensuring current, accurate, and quality project information across the portfolio
• Defining project scopes, initiating and managing large, complex enterprise projects and programs
• Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Initiating and managing multiple 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
• Identifying and managing portfolio risks
• Using influence to eliminate bottlenecks and potential resource alignment problems
• Managing projects and programs within standard project management methodologies to time, quality and budget
• Identifying resources needed and assigning individual responsibilities
• Managing through all stages of the project life cycle
• Managing stakeholders and stakeholder expectations
• Building strong project teams across multiple CPS divisions
• Providing excellent service to clients (internal and external to ITS)
• Effectively managing vendor relationships in accordance with CPS and ITS strategies and directives
• 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
• Supporting the advancement of the PMO's mission, which involves responsibilities including, but not limited to:
• Supporting Portfolio Management that provides a forward-looking picture of project work
• Continuously improving the Project Methodology
• Providing input into Project Management Best Practices
• Educating ITS staff and CPS Project Management stakeholders on PMO processes and tools
• Performing related duties as required

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Senior Project Manager must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PMP Certification strongly preferred

Experience Required:

• 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 or program work, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Project Management practices, principles, and tools
• Knowledgeable about organization and process structures
• 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