Description
IMMEDIATE HIRE for a Project Manager with Data Center and Financial experience! This is a 6 month contract position (possible extension) located in the Pontiac, MI area.
DUTIES:
Determine, monitor, and review all project economics including costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources and risks Lead the project team in determining client requirements and translating requirements into operational plans Identify and assemble the appropriate blend of resources to meet project needs and requirements, manages sub-contractors Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project Develops project control and reporting procedures and manages changes in operational plan Undertake status review meetings among project team members and clients Work with management on project proposals, bids, contracts, estimates, and schedules Coach and advice team members to accomplish project goals, to meet established schedules, and resolve technical/operational issues Proactively influence customers to apply project planning methodologies Ensure adherence to legally binding requirements Controls project requirements, scope, and change management issues Establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project criteria. Install appropriate automated systems for management of projects Develop, propos, and negotiate project proposals, quotations, and add-ons to leadership and the client. Analyze needs and recommend appropriate planning concepts and tools to be used for all facets of planning, scheduling, and tracking projects Analyze project progress/costs and facilitate the development of recommended alternatives Integrate and use project management methodologies Create communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders including the customer Advise senior management on project management capability and risk Maintain awareness on emerging technologies and project management techniques Advanced skill in presentation and presentation tools (ie MS Suite to include: PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Excel, etc.) REQUIRED:
Minimum 5 to 7 years Project Management experience in Data Center Migration projects Can manage work across multiple time zones within North America Ability to work under highly stressful environments and stringent deadlines Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills - including MS Project Must be able to travel if required Evening and Weekend work required on occasion for Project roll-outs Outsourcing industry experience Financial industry application experience Application modernization project experience Systems integration experience in high availability environments EDUCATION:
Degree in IT related discipline
CERTIFICATION:
PMP Certification
