Infrastructure Project Manager: Talon

Our client, located in Indianapolis , IN is seeking a Infrastructure Project Manager for an immediate contract position. Details include:

This SLEP project is a program being put in place to work on legacy system stabilization and performance. It will manage tactical projects to extend the life of systems. SLEP is a mix of small/simple projects to large/more complex projects to upgrade/refresh primarily infrastructure, but a few of them will have application/end user/behavioral change components. Some weekend work will be required/potentially some travel (less than 5% if candidates are local)

This is a Level 3 Infrastructure PM - where candidate will need to manage infrastructure projects/ability to manage multiple projects at once. PM Certification is required. Some Project Office Administrative skills. Solid people skills.

Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager manages the comprehensive IT project lifecycle, including Buy vs. Build analysis, Hardware Selection, Planning and Systems Implementation. The Senior Project Manager has responsibility for the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of one to many small or large-scale/complex projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of projects assigned

-Delivers projects successfully on time and on or under budget with regularity and predictability

-Creates and manages a detailed project plan

-Ensures proper project execution of workflows, critical paths, and milestones

-Manages project scope and change control processes

-Manages the projects budget by creating monthly forecasts and analyzing and explaining variances

-Identifies resources needed, requests appropriate resources, and ensures appropriate staffing for the duration of the project to ensure efficient and successful project completion

-Records actual labor utilization on the project and creates resource utilization forecasts

-Effectively manages a diverse group of team members from the business, IT and external service providers

-Track project issues and ensures appropriate resolution

-Identifies, qualifies, and documents risks and puts in place appropriate mitigation strategies

-Reviews project deliverables to ensure high quality

-Reports project status to team, PMO, and management through regular status reports, management reports, and communication meetings

-Holds formal project reviews with management to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction

-Communicates effectively with all levels of staff and management

-Confronts issues openly and effectively

-Assesses training needs for the project and ensures proper training for team members and end users

-Mentors other project managers

-Acts as a trustee and steward of the clients Project Management Methodology by acting as a vocal advocate and continuously improving the processes, tools and templates

-Works across the client to share lessons learned and best practices

-Identifies opportunities for systems or process improvement

-Builds expert knowledge in our industry and conveys knowledge to others

-Acts as the lead person responsible for the development of the Opportunity Initiation, -Business Case, and Capital Expenditure Request for new project opportunities in order to gain management approval

-Runs the RFI and/or RFP processes as needed by each project

Travel Requirements:

Up to 10% depending on assignments

Education/Qualifications:

Required:

-PMP Certification preferred

-Formal project management education

-Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

-Superior oral and written communication skills

Experience:

Required:

-Ten (10) years of IT experience with five or more (5+) years of full time Project Management experience in technical systems implementations

-Experience in managing large scale or complex projects that span multiple years, countries, systems, etc

Headquartered in Princeton , New Jersey , Talon Technology is a full service staffing solutions company dedicated to providing qualified technical professionals to our clients. Talon Technology provides Consulting/Contract, Contract to Hire, Full Time Permanent, and Project Outsourcing Solutions. Our thorough candidate pre-screening process allows us to present the most qualified professionals for any staffing need. Our success is a result of strong client partnerships where we have a solid understanding of our clients corporate structure and how our candidates can contribute to their business. In addition, our solid relationships with our candidates allow us to find the best suited environment and opportunity for each individual.

Our consultants select us for the personal touch and thorough understanding of what a professional needs. They prefer to work with a company that prides itself in working with only the best people in the highest ethical manner. They know we strive to find for them the best opportunity full of exciting challenges, experience and most importantly, an opportunity to advance their career.

Talon Technology consultants have the ability to take advantage of the following benefits:

Group Health Insurance

Group Dental Insurance

Group Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability Plan

Long Term Disability Plan

Basic Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

401K Plan

Direct Deposit

Employee Service Center

Referral Bonus Program

Loyalty and Longevity Bonus Program

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