Project Manager

Delivers complex business solutions including Data Center Migrations and stand-ups.

- Manages all aspects of large and complex projects throughout the infrastructure and software development project life cycles including project scope, schedule, resources, quality, costs and change.
- Translates project requirements into project objectives and tasks, managing task assignment to project resources and reporting on and managing project scope throughout the life cycle
- Develops detailed project schedules, resource plans, status reports, budget forecasts and influences the effectiveness of a team that integrates multiple functions/disciplines.
- Conducts project meetings, sets and manages client expectations by solving complex issues and changes when appropriate exercising complex Risk, Issue and Change Management best practices.
- Interfaces with all areas affected by the project, including end user, services organizations, vendors and implementations partners.
- Review project deliverables for accuracy and apprises management of issues effecting project status and offers solution to solve the issues.
- Ensure satisfactory transfer of custody and control of product upon completion (hand-off) and close all project documentation and archive appropriate records.

SKILLS:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Sound understanding of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Discipline.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Need excellent meeting facilitation skills.
Exceptional problem solving skills.
Need to have people skills and be confident but approachable.
Quick recall of multiple work streams.
Calming demeanor in difficult circumstances.
Ability to motivate project teams to build team morale and group commitment to project goals and deliverables.
Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work, and multi-task across several project assignments.
Ability to manage, control and report on project budget
Ability to interact and communicate professionally with all levels of staff and management as required to coordinate project deliverables, deliver status reports, and facilitate meetings.
MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Outlook)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
5+ years of Project Management experience using structured methodology required.
Need to have experience in environments that entail Windows/Unix/Linux Servers and SAN storage.
Experience working with multiple vendors within tight timelines.
Past experience understanding and communicating multiple work stream schedules.
Prior cross-functional team management experience required.
Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering solutions and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven experience managing geographically diverse teams and/or teams in a Matrix organization.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent work experience required.
Project Management Certifications required

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Data center Infrastructure, along with Application Support, Project Management experience preferred.
Must be able to sustain fast paced environment with aggressive deadlines.
PMP a plus but not required.