*Project Manager* *Location: Charleston, WV* *Duration: Contract – 24 months* *Rate : $50/hr*
*Start: Two weeks after offer or ASAP thereafter* * * *PROJECT RESPONSIBILITY* The IT Project Manager will provide Project Management services under general supervision in areas of assignment for one or more projects following PMBOK methodology to deliver projects on time, within budget, adhere to quality standards and meet customer expectations. Responsibility is held for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of projects. Specific responsibilities include: · Assisting the customer with conducting feasibility, risk assessment, regulatory compliance assessments, etc. · Developing and maintaining a project plan that includes schedule, scope, resources and budget · Working with subject matter experts, functional leads and technical leads to* *create and manage the project work breakdown structure (WBS) · Overseeing quality assurance, as well as accreditation and certification, processes for project duration · Developing, implementing and reporting on the issue management plan , risk management plan and change management plan · Developing, implementing and managing the project communication plan Coordinating with the leads and the customer to develop and implement deployment, transition and maintenance plans · Collect and compile daily status updates from other project team members on assigned tasks · Address issues and change requests according to the project management methodology · Some work will be performed outside of normal (M-F 8:00 – 5:00) work hours *REQUIREMENTS* * * *Educational Requirements:* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in information technology, computer science, business administration or related field *Experience Requirements:* Six years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in information technology project management in at least three of the following areas: · Business analysis · Technology procurement · Computer programming · Systems programming · Database management · Systems analysis and design · System implementation · Internet protocol telephony · Technology architecture and design Direct experience in the above areas may be substituted for three (3) years of project management experience. *Certification Requirements: * Preference will be given to candidates possessing industry recognized Project Management Certifications. * * *Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* *Knowledge in at least three of the following: * · Technology system architecture** · System operation** · Software, hardware** · Databases** · Programming languages** · Networks and internet protocol telephony systems** * * *All of the following are required:* · Knowledge of principles and practices of project management methodology, such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Knowledge of life-cycle management concepts · Knowledge of information technology metrics methods and concepts · Skill in the use of personal computers in a Windows-based operating environment · Ability to manage and report on information technology projects · Ability to develop , manage and report on project budgets · Ability to plan strategically based on project management plan · Ability to compile, assimilate, understand complex technical information and data and to communicate this information to various groups/stakeholders on information technology concepts and terminology · Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality · Ability to communicate effectively and to deliver effective presentations Ability to lead various employee levels to include management, professional, technical and support staff *EXAMPLES OF WORK* · Plans and formulates design alternatives and solutions for business problems; provides conceptual estimates, feasibility studies, cost estimates and coordinates the production of project design plans and documents · Develops or assists in developing an integrated project plan including project charter, scope statement, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), responsibility assignments, project schedules, milestones, key staffing requirements, budgets, performance measurement baselines, key risks, risk response plans, management review plans, project execution plan and related management plans · Develops and administers project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts and quality control provisions · Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day management of projects; arranges for necessary project resources · Establishes performance and delivery criteria ensuring that client and institutional requirements are being met · Prepares project specifications, request for proposals and coordinates project related procurement · Authorizes the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, change orders and approves contractor invoices for payment. · Directs work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption to agency operations. · Develops and implements project communication strategies · Oversees dissemination of project information including objectives, timelines, milestones, and project scope changes · Oversees the timely issuance of regular and special status reports · Serves as point of contact for project communication · Identifies and manages project risk and develops risk mitigation plans · Conducts project quality assurance assessments for project deliverables and work processes · Plans and schedules final management evaluation with involvement of all stakeholders. · Develops resources for and implements user training, transition planning and ongoing systems maintenance and support Thanks & Regards Priya HR Cordinator Direct :408-850-0523 Fax: 866-503-9867 Mail id : [email protected] Maripax Solutions | www.Maripax.com <http://www.maripax.com/> Note: If you are not interested in receiving our e-mails, please reply with "REMOVE" in subject. 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