Job #2685: IT Project Manager w/ PMP, NY Metro, $105K

Regards,

Daren J. Mongello
J. Patrick & Associates, Inc.
Security Search Consultant

Email: dmongello@jpatrick.com

Phone: (212) 785-0765

 

Since 1991, J. Patrick & Associates, Inc. has specialized in Executive Search for the various Technology industries, primarily for Sales, Marketing and Engineering. Our clients are Technology Vendors, Systems Integrators, Distributors/Resellers, Service Providers and End User organizations. J. Patrick handles both permanent placement and temporary consulting assignments, on a contingency or retained basis.

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Published Description:		Sr. Project Manager Valhalla, NY   Summary:   ·        As a liaison between Information Technology and business organizations, collaborate with diverse business units in functional and technical disciplines. ·        Develop knowledge of business processes, analyze business requirements, determine prerequisites, perform cost-benefit analysis, and facilitate formulation of technology solutions to meet such requirements. ·        Partner effectively with all levels of the organization. ·        Drive results, proactively identify and resolve problems, and make difficult decisions. Assist in establishing a common ground upon which business and IT meet and meld their diverse perspective into a single strategy in order to explore and/or enable business opportunities. ·        Manage IT specific as well as business projects supported and/or enabled by technology utilizing established project management methodology to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within allocated budget, established timeframe and desired quality. ·        Project Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all activities associated with medium to large-sized projects.   Responsibilities:   ·        Gather and document business requirements and present them effectively to Information Technology staff. ·        Assist business organizations with optimizing processes with an eye toward automation. ·        Facilitate buy-versus-build decision process in conjunction with management and technical staff. ·        Identify other processes, systems and organizations affected by new solutions or changes to existing. ·        Work with internal departments and external vendors to obtain approvals and negotiate service agreements. ·        Facilitate initiation and formal authorization of projects. Involve customers and other stakeholders during the process in order to encourage shared ownership and increases the probability of deliverable acceptance, and customer/stakeholder satisfaction. ·        Based on detailed project scope statement, complete the planning process by creating project schedule, budgeting cost, identifying and documenting roles and responsibilities, determining the information and communication needs of the stakeholders, developing risk register and associated approach for prioritizing and responding risks, and determining what to purchase or acquire, and when and how. ·        Acquire and direct project resources as well as relevant technical and functional disciplines in order to execute the project plan. Motivate project team members to take necessary steps to achieve the goals and objectives of the project. ·        Throughout execution, collect information on status of the deliverables, completed/ delayed activities, and costs. Analyze effectiveness of communications plan, and ensure that new risks are effectively identified, prioritized & responded. ·        Control factors that create changes, evaluate proposed changes, and effectively manage approved changes through a change control process. ·        Conduct status reporting and project performance measurement and enhance project performance by providing objective feedback to team members on performance and suggesting and/or taking appropriate corrective actions. ·        Formally establish project closure by conducting lessons learned session, handing off relevant project performance information and the produced product to project sponsor and obtaining final acceptance. ·        Develop and maintain effective working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key clients. ·        Utilize problem solving skills, business skills, solid verbal and written communication skills, excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. ·        The individual must comply with departmental and corporate internal controls and all internal controls processes. ·        The individual must possess and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/herself with the greatest degree of professional integrity.   Requirements:   ·        Bachelors degree or higher. ·        Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. ·        5+ years of experience managing technology supported/enabled projects of moderate to high in complexity and size. ·        Proven track record of taking ownership of projects through successful completion. ·        Strong business acumen and ability to communicate effectively at all levels. ·        Proficiency in Project Management Software is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Project is desirable. ·        Previous experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments. ·        Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (preferably utilizing enterprise-level project management technologies). ·        Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. ·        Strong organizational and time management skills. ·        Ability to work independently and collaboratively. ·        Knowledge of Information Technology infrastructure, application development frameworks, configuration and support of technology solutions is required. ·        Experience managing integrated business solutions (e.g. ERP, CRM, and Order-to-Cash) is highly desirable. ·        Familiarity with Telecommunications industry is significant plus.