233Budget & Data Center Project Manager (2330)

1 Year Contract in Birmingham, AL 35244

Local candidates and permanent residents only eligible for this role

Rate :- $42/Hr On W2

Note :- Wireless background candidates highly preferred

Project Description :-

Coordinates and manages all aspects/activities of ITO Implementation project team.
Manages ITO infrastructure projects that have high risk and complexity.
Provides technical project management leadership for multiple projects.
Directs the activities of project team members to accomplish project objectives.
Has the skill and experience to turn a project around.
The technical project manager operates independently, act as principal focal point for the client who has submitted the project request and interacts with senior management (as needed).
Is responsible for the duration of the project and has authority and overall responsibility for obtaining all project-related commitments and engaging the necessary technical resources.
Other responsibilities include managing project resources, developing high-level risk assessment and risk mitigation strategy, which includes implementation, maintenance, and documentation of project risk, as well as resolution procedures.
Responsible for scheduling and cost control, and various issues related to project.
Has overall accountability for the project documentation including project plan, project scope, financials, schedules, change requests, status reports, and closeout documentation.
Used for ITO labor expenses Milestones: The project manager will be required to meet all the standard milestones and deliverables associated with ITOs Infrastructure Provisoning Process.
The deliverables will include: detail project plans, status reports, jeopardy notifications, change control, and financial reports.
Senior Technical Implementation Project Manager -is responsible for the deployment of system infrastructure into ITO data centers required to support the critical needs of the business.
Manages project team(s)
Structures project communications
Conducts project kickoffs
Conducts meetings
Tracks and communicates project progress
Measures and evaluates project performance
Plans and engages project resources
Manages project risks and develops risk mitigation strategies
Controls all project activities for scheduling, estimating, forecasting, budgeting, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting costs
Manages change and cost control challenges
Overall accountability for issue identification, assignment, tracking, resolution, and closure processes
Responsible for the development of all project documentation through out the project life cycle
Development of management briefings, reports, and presentations with senior management.
Overall accountability for project quality and assessment of customer satisfaction
Manages customer expectations
Has overall responsibility for the implementation of a change management process to capture, evaluate, document, approve, implement, and communicate all project changes.

Desired Experience :-

6 or more years of IT experience with a technical background System Architecture (high level)Network Architecture (high level)
Experience in teaming and facilitation
able to manage/lead small, medium and large project teams Financial Management
including budget management, budget vs. actual reconciliationProject Management Tool knowledge (Microsoft Project, Primavera etc)Communication skills – strong written, verbal & presentation skills
Other Skill Strengths Desired but not necessarily required:Network knowledge Technical Architecture Network Design Application integration
 

Skills Inventory :-

1) System Development Lifecycle Intermediate Required
2) MS Project Intermediate Required 
3) Computer Facilities Managment Intermediate Required
4) Data Center Administration Intermediate Desired 
5) Implementation Intermediate Required 
6) BS or higher in CS or CIS Expert Desired 
7) BS or higher in technical field Expert Desired 
8) 6 or more years with IT experience Expert Required 
9) Financial Management - including budget management Expert Required 
10) Communication skills - strong oral and written Expert Required