*INFRASTRUCTURE PM* *Oakbrook terrace*
*6 to 18 months contract* *Start date – within 2 weeks* *Position Summary** * The Infrastructure Project Manager works closely with functional groups, Business Analysts, and technical staff to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of technology solutions in support of business goals and objectives. The individual also works closely with third party vendors, when necessary. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities* - Develops detailed project plans that develop key activities, timelines, and resource requirements needed to achieve project objectives while adhering to Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes. - Tracks and documents completion of work plan activities. - Manages multiple projects according to plan, measures, monitors, and reports progress at defined points to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. - Modifies tasks, sequencing, and re-sourcing as appropriate to maintain progress. - Manages project teams and related implementation activities according to project plans in a matrix organization. - Makes suggestions for using resources more effectively and coordinates / negotiates staffing changes with managers. - Balances use of vendor resources and internal resources. - Coaches and develops team members in support of the achievement of the project. - Provides feedback to the project team members. - Communicates project progress and issues to clients, especially related to impact of changes in project resources, scheduling, scope and delivery. - Works closely with the Help Desk, IT Operations and IT Training to ensure smooth "go live" when new technology solutions are moved into production. - Recommends and enforces evolving IT PMO procedures and standards and ensures that project output adheres to SOX compliance standards, where applicable. - Completes other projects and duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. *Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills* - 7-10 years of technology project management experience and proficiency with project management practices and tools, including knowledge of PMBOK or other equivalent methodology. - Broad based experience with the management and/or operations of IT infrastructure (e.g., servers, networks, storage, etc.) - Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field required. - PMP certification highly desirable. - Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and work in a fast paced environment with many initiatives. - Ability to manage a variety of business, IT and vendor resources. - Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision and direction. - Strong analytical skills to resolve issues and determine effective business and alternative IT solutions. - Demonstrate initiative and ability to advance projects while managing multiple initiatives. - Capability to influence and earn credibility from sponsors, peers, and subordinates by meeting project milestones, deadlines and budget *Please send your updated resume ASAP.* -- ~Thanks, Suman Vadla Acubahn Inc., Tel: 248-233-6504 | Fax: 248-274-1044 Email: [email protected] <[email protected]> | www.acubahn.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "KNOW.IT" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/know_it_az?hl=en.
