IT Project Manager (Contract)
Mentor, OH
Job Requisition: 6958
Description for ITProject Manager:
The IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning and executing network technology projects for the infrastructure teams for a global enterprise. This position will work closely with the network engineering teams along with external vendors to manage communication and ensure timely delivery.
Responsibilities for IT Project Manager:
- Create Infrastructure project plans with the assistance of both co-located and remote stakeholders to track the progress of a given project
- Ability to manage and deliver multiple concurrent, high visibility IT Infrastructure projects on time, and within scope
- Facilitate all project related status meetings, documentation, and communication with IT team members, stakeholders and external vendors
- Coordinate tasks to ensure work is properly scheduled and completed within a defined timeline
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans to manage scope changes and risks
- Ensure all necessary resources are assigned and engaged
- Report on project progress, timeline, and overall health on a weekly basis
- Escalate issues to management as needed and track identified solutions to completion
- Track project financials and issue change orders as necessary
- Perform other project related duties as needed
Requirements for IT Project Manager:
- Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in a project management role including significant experience in implementation of large to medium size projects
- Proven experience of successfully managing IT Infrastructure projects in mid to large organizations
- Understanding of Infrastructure technologies including but not limited to LAN/WAN/Wireless networking, IP Telephony, server, and virtualization technologies
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, vendors, and other departments
- Strong time management and organizational skills with close attention to detail
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency with core PM tools including Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, & Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)
Desired for IT Project Manager:
- Previous networking engineering experience
- PMP or other similar project management certification
