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  • ID
    #15466609
  • Job type
    Contract
  • Salary
    Market
  • Source
    Software Management Consultants, Inc.
  • Date
    2021-06-14
  • Deadline
    2021-08-13

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Job Description: This position is responsible for managing part of IT infrastructure projects related to data center migrations. This individual will provide oversight for projects to upgrade/move core data center infrastructure and compute into a virtual environment. This person will work closely with both IT Infrastructure and Application teams as well as Business functional teams. Partner inside Information Technology to identify project deliverables, develop project scope and manage resources and activities to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget while delighting our customers. Identify project risks and set timelines to meet customer expectations.

Manage multiple projects, with interdependencies in a fast-paced, high energy environment.
High energy attitude with a desire to 'Get Stuff Done'
Utilizing project management best practices and aligning with Clients PMO methodology, work inside project teams to review scope of work and create project plans.
Schedule recurring internal and customer facing meetings as needed during project implementation to review and monitor project goals and status.
Work closely with PMO, Procurement, DC, Hosting, Network and Client Services teams to ensure an accurate and efficient delivery.
Influence effectively between the Business Owners, Project Managers (PMs), and Operations Teams to support delivery, risk mitigation, change management, and issue resolution
Effectively manage and lead the successful delivery of the Infrastructure projects and requests from within various phases of delivery, across the entire lifecycle of Delivery within project timeline and budget.

Responsibilities:
Partners closely with Infrastructure Teams, understanding their plans and initiatives.
Develops and maintains detailed project schedules, works with team to maintain / update schedules, integrates project plans into other release schedules and works with teams to resolve discrepancies among schedules and availability conflicts with resources
Very strong understanding of current infrastructure concepts with the proven ability to implement servers, VMware, SANs, networks, data centers and monitoring in a fast paced, high availability, ITIL environment. Ability to get the respect of the senior technical teams to lead projects, coordinate teams and handle issues and problems effectively in a timely manner.
Manages deliverable estimation process, resource allocation and efficient utilization; negotiates resource conflicts with other project managers or resources managers as appropriate.
Reports accurate status and process delivery monitoring through the phases of the Solution Delivery Management process
Provides effective day-to-day project management of multiple IT infrastructure related projects
Represents team recommendations to Senior Management, demonstrate influence over governance bodies, and communicate effectively via formal presentations.
Builds strong relationships with business and technology leaders.
Collect and report value metrics to enable leaders to make decisions in order to maximize returns across enterprise projects and programs
Ability to quickly learn and use new complex technical concepts and resolve issues with them in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to discuss complex technical concepts to the technical staff, stakeholders and business executives in a simple straightforward manner.
Provides ongoing status updates on project progress, risks, change management and issue resolution.
Leads issue identification, tracking, escalation and resolution documentation. Monitors risk events before becoming issues and potential roadblocks.

Qualifications and Experience:
Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree and 8-10 years of overall experience
BA, BS or Masters degree required (in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline is a plus)
3-6+ years of experience in managing IT infrastructure projects
Experience managing IT infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of some: Microsoft Active Directory, O365, SQL servers, Windows servers and clients, Windows OS Upgrades, NAS/SAN Storage, Data networking, Oracle, ERP, Wireless, Enterprise releases, Cloud, Cisco, Security, VMware; is a plus
Proven experience in managing multiple, concurrent, technical projects
Understanding of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
Experience delivering iterative solutions using standard project management methodologies
Experience managing both internal and outsourced IT resources
PMP/PMI or equivalent certifications, strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal communications skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organization levels
Experience at working both independently and in a cross functional team-oriented environment is essential
Ability to assess and deliver appropriate level of detail and comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization
Understanding of technology concepts, trends, and capabilities
Has an ability to understand people and technologies with the ability to know what questions to ask to guide someone through solving a problem (without knowing the subject matter)
Be communicative and social, assertive and enthusiastic
Must be able to facilitate discussion and discover alternatives or different approachesRequired Skills: CHANGE MANAGEMENT; ITIL; PMP; INFRASTRUCTURE; PROJECT PLANS; SCOPE; DELIVERABLES. Don't hesitate! Submit your resume today. SMCI is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military, and veteran status. Members of minority groups, Vietnam Era Veterans and individuals with mental or physical disabilities are encouraged to contact us regarding employment opportunities. In addition, in order to support the provision of business to minority-owned and Women-owned businesses (MWBE), such MWBE are encouraged to contact us regarding subcontracting business opportunities with our firm. (No third parties, please)(H1 sponsorship currently unavailable)(Local candidates only, please)

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