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ID
#4921169 -
Salary
TBD -
Source
Ascend Technologies -
Date
2020-09-16 -
Deadline
2020-11-15
Project Manager
Illinois, Chicago 00000 Chicago USAVacancy expired!
ABOUT US :
Ascend Technologies enables business growth with innovation and technology. We help clients make IT investments with confidence, eliminate threats, meet the needs of the business and optimize user productivity.
Our team of over 100 U.S.-based information technology professionals enable business growth through innovation and technology.
At Ascend Technologies, we are driven by teamwork, integrity, accountability, transparency, and a can-do attitude. We are growing together because we have built a team of people that keep our commitments, create open, two-way lines of communication and pride ourselves in working collaboratively.
Our downtown Chicago office has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager . If you are inspired by the opportunity to work with the latest technology and innovations and want to work on a team that that does the right even when it is hard, we encourage you to apply today!
ABOUT THE ROLE :
This position€™s primary responsibility will be to serve as a project manager to cross-technology projects and initiatives and serve as steward of Ascend€™s project management framework and best practices.
The Project Manager will ensure teams deliver the agreed upon projects to stakeholders, ensuring clients expectations are properly managed throughout the project lifecycle.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Project Management
Accountability of delivering projects against agreed upon requirements within timeframes and budget.
Understand the underlying technologies being used on a client and / or project to be able to provide project management over technical implementation projects.
Manage projects from consultation to deployment; apply project management methodology; drive project quality; and enforce best practice standards while streamlining process for speed of delivery.
Establish and manage customer expectations, changes or gaps in delivery.
Coordinate with stakeholders to create and manage realistic and detailed program / project timelines. Set deadlines and intermediate milestones;
coordinate all project-related activity to ensure benchmarks are met.
Manages project budget to include tracking actual spend and delivering on accurate forecast to completion.
Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate potential impediments to success to stakeholders, and see them through to eventual resolution.
Manage and communicate regular updates on project and program status (e.g., work completed, work in progress, next steps, risks, KPIs, decisions, and costs) to stakeholders, peers, and others.
Process and Team Development
Identify strengths and issues; drive and develop better behavior to create strong team members.
Participate actively in the recruiting process.
Drive the continual development / enhancement of methodologies, processes and best-practice approaches to project management.
Coach and manage team members and actively participate in the performance expectation process.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, MIS, Business or similar degree is preferred.
6 + total years of progressively responsible project management roles relating to technical and / or infrastructure initiatives, ideally in the consulting or managed services industry.
Strong project management methodology background, including schedule, scope, issue and risk management experience, change management, strategic planning and financial analysis.
Must have experience managing a variety of teams, including small engagements as well as large initiatives, with nondedicated resources from matrix organizations.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects.
Has experience or proficiency with finance and technology projects and has €œbeen there, done that€ experience.
Ability to drive mandates and results across multiple teams with direct reporting relationships.
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity, ability to create focus and keep the team on track.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and quality experience.
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for client service and creating great client experiences, with an attitude of €œgoing above and beyond€ to exceed expectations.
Strong communication skills to be able to work with clients and present to executive team.
Experience in developing work plans, project scopes, pricing estimates, and presentations to be able to assist in selling work to clients.
Must have firm understanding of infrastructure and application development technologies, including Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Exchange, VMWare and Citrix virtualization technologies, networking knowledge, storage and backup solutions, cybersecurity and anti-virus programs and experience supporting custom third-party applications.
Thoroughly and accurately understand issues and analyze the problem in a systemic fashion.
WHAT WE OFFER :
We are offering a challenging and interesting opportunity with extensive responsibilities in a dynamic and fast-growing company! We are proud to provide an extremely competitive benefit package including : flexible paid time off, comprehensive medical plan options, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, transit accounts, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, 401k, work from home, and a fun and engaging work environment.
Ascend Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our company views diversity as a powerful force in the workplace. Your experience, education, certifications, and drive to succeed make you uniquely qualified.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.
WHAT WE OFFER :
We are offering a challenging and interesting opportunity with extensive responsibilities in a dynamic and fast-growing company! We are proud to provide an extremely competitive benefit package including : flexible paid time off, comprehensive medical plan options, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, transit accounts, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, 401k, and a fun and engaging work environment.
Ascend Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our company views diversity as a powerful force in the workplace. Your experience, education, certifications, and drive to succeed make you uniquely qualified.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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