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Friday, April 9, 2010

Job #2907: Project Manager - Software Development

Our client, a leading developer of VoIP Communication Systems and Applications is seeking a Project Manager to support its Software Product Development team, located in New Providence, NJ.  This is a full-time, direct hire position.
Details below. Viable candidates can contact me directly. 



Regards,
Daren J. Mongello
J. Patrick & Associates, Inc.
Direct: (212) 785-0765
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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.


Additional Keywords: PMI, PMP, P.M.P., PMO, Project Management, Project Management Office, PMBOK, SDLC, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile development, Scrum.



Published Description:


  • No H1b
  • No Relocations
  • No Contractors
  • No Third party Applications
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The person in this position will be part of the PMO and closely work with Product Development, Engineering and Quality Assurance departments to guide the project through all phases of the Software Product Development Process.
  • The primary responsibility is creating, managing, monitoring, and coordinating the integrated project plans, including implementation schedules, cost estimates, and resource estimates, for the firm's Product, Services, and Application deliveries.
  • Resource tracking includes internal Development Resources, onsite Contract Resources, offsite Resources etc. Project Plans include tasks, or interfaces to tasks, performed by groups within Engineering.
  • The Technical Project Manager is responsible for organizing regular status meetings and creating presentations for Executive and Technical Management teams.
 DUTIES

  •  Develop integrated project plans, implementation schedules, and cost estimates for projects of various sizes across all Engineering disciplines including Hardware, Embedded Software, and Application Software. Plans include project resource requirements, schedules, capital expenditures, expense expenditures, and physical resource allocation.
  • Execute project plans including coordination of resource allocation, scheduling between groups, setting and tracking deadlines, and Purchase Order generation,
  • Perform day-to-day tracking of the assigned project(s) to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed, that goals and objectives are met, and that services and projects are being accomplished efficiently and effectively within agreed upon budgets.
  • Perform risk analysis, identify risk areas, and facilitate development of alternate plans or risk mitigation measures.
  • Prepare presentations regarding the status of current project initiatives for regular communication with Engineering and other departments.
  • Present the project status to the Engineering management

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Viewed as Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, such as Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Experience in leading a large scale product development project.
  • Two or more years experience in a structured Product Development environment, using techniques, principles, and practices of Project and Program Management.
  • Four or more years experience in a principles, and practices of Project Management.
  • Experience in developing software products utilizing iterative development process (UML, Agile, etc)
  • Advanced usage capabilities with standard Microsoft tools including Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience organizing resources and establishing project priorities.
  • Four or more years software development experience; especially in C, C++, Java, or Linux

Strongly Preferred Attributes
  • Project Management Professional (PMP, P.M.P.) certification strongly preferred not required.
  • Proven ability to perform in-depth work analyses and develop project budgets and projections.
  • Experience with supporting and tracking multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Proven ability to ramp up resources in a short period of time
  • Experience with IBM Project Development Tools including Rational Team Concert and Rational Quality Manager.

Keywords: PMI, PMP, P.M.P., PMO, Project Management, Project Management Office, PMBOK, SDLC, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile development, Scrum.

More info: contact daren AT jpatrick.com 212-785-0765