Project Manager- Network Security

Workstream Network Security Role Project Manager Number Needed 1 Target Start Date April Project Overview: [Overview of the project/initiative that this contractor will be supporting] The focus is to implement a network access control improvement project. Contractor's Role: [Summary of the contractor's role and how they will contribute to the project] This project manager would run an infrastructure project within this workstream Experience Level: [Entry, Mid, Senior + Years of experience] Mid to Senior 5-10 years Qualifications: [All items necessary to be able to complete this job] Experienced in network infrastructure project management Strong Office proficiency: Excel, MS Project, Powerpoint, etc Strong organizational skills Ability to drive plans forward. Good communication skills Nice to Haves: [Skills that would be a plus, but are not mandatory for the role]

• Ensures that the project adheres to Project Standards, which incorporate PMI standards, I.T. controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and policies and procedures, throughout the project.
• Is responsible for establishing and maintaining the project team assembled for the project with the right skill sets and experience in place to ensure the success of the project.
• Enables a "no surprises" project culture.
• Establishes the project governance structure with clearly defined roles, responsibilities and resource assignments. Identifies and communicates skill sets needed of the project team resources.
• Is responsible for identifying the appropriate parties who must sign off on each project artifact that requires a sign off.
• Creates and maintains the project plan throughout the life of the project that reflects the work that needs to occur to support the delivery of the project's goals, objectives and business outcomes. Measures progress against the tasks, artifacts and milestones within the plan.
• Manages the project's budget and communicates at any point in time:
  • Spend to date and what the money was spent on
  • Forecast of the remaining work to complete the project
  • Contingency amount in the budget.
• Actively manage project risks and issues ensuring that the owners of those risks and issues are addressing them in a timely manner.
• Escalates in a timely manner to the appropriate party(ies) to address decisions needed, the removal of road blocks and other obstacles or constraints.
• Manages stakeholder expectations.
• Is responsible for verifying that the scope is understood and actionable.
• Is responsible for managing to the requirements management plan (requirements traceability and requirements change control) for the project consistent with standards.
• Facilitates discussions across the various teams involved in the project.
• Establishes and executes against the project's communication plan.
• Communicates the status of the project and reflects the status across the scope, schedule, budget and resource perspectives. Articulates key risks and issues.
• Partners with stakeholders to plan for and manage project resources.
• Directs, manages and motivates the project team.
• Ensures Statements of Work are being fulfilled by vendors participating on the project.
• Facilitates and executes the project closure activities, e.g., lessons learned report, post implementation review, close down the financial reporting and formal turnover of the support to production support and operations.