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IT Project Manager - Advanced in Columbia SC

Syntricate Technologies Inc

Columbia, SC

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SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Automation, Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Analysis, Calendar Management, Centralized Operations/Management, Change Management, Change Order Management, Change Requests/Orders, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Corrective Action, Cryptography, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Documentation, Editing, Government, Help Desk, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Metrics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows Operating System, PCI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Lifecycle, Project Evaluation, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Research Skills, SQL Databases, Schedule Development, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Testing, Time Management, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Vendor/Supplier Management, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
21 days ago
 Requisition Name:Project Manager – Advanced
Work Address – Columbia, SC,
Duration of the Contract: 12 Months 
Possibility for Extension:  Yes
Work Location: Fully Onsite
 
Description : -
Under general supervision, reporting to dep Management, serves as an experienced Project Manager responsible for multiple infrastructure, cloud-based, information security, and/or application-level projects.
This is a full-time contract position requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week  during standard business hours. For the first twelve months the selected candidate is required to work onsite at the designated work location.
This contractor will be one member of a team that is comprised of proven experts in some or all the fields of analysis, research, project management, networking, virtual environments, information security, encryption, network automation, centralized IT management, cloud computing, Microsoft applications, SQL database management systems, end-user support, and applications development or support environments,  etc.
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Serves as Project Manager for specific South Carolina projects and activities; works with department Management on priorities and timeframes of projects; plans work and schedule for projects; coordinates interaction between interrelated project teams; reviews and assesses progress of department projects and activities and takes corrective action where  necessary
  • Ensures that department projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according  to customer requirements
  • Is required to follow department methodology, the Project Management Approach for The Systems Development Lifecycle
  • Assists Agency management and project stakeholders in information technology planning related to the department program
  • Clarifies expectations and defines requirements. Directs the work activities and priorities of team leaders, architects, consultants, analysts, and technicians engaged in design, procurement, testing, and implementation of department projects and activities. Responsible for providing feedback to department management on staff, assignments, training, development, and performance related to department.
  • Serves as primary contact person for department project stakeholders and contractors to resolve day-to-day issues, process change requests and manage schedules for department projects and activities. Escalates to the department management and project sponsors any issues, change requests, and schedule impacts.
  • Coordinates with agency management and resources responsible for ongoing maintenance and support of department components post-implementation as needed for knowledge transfer and for coordination with new department implementation.
  • Estimates, tracks and reports on costs, including potential hard dollar, and internal department personnel and contractor hours. Reports regularly to Management and Sponsor as to project status, including project accomplishments, issues, risks, and financials. Serves as project advisor to department Management, Project Sponsors, and Steering Committee.
  • Documents expected benefits, such as reduction in cycle time, personnel savings, and any hard dollar savings for any enhancement requests other than ones mandated by legislation.
  • Performs other duties and special projects assigned.
 
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
  • 3+ Years of Experience in developing and  maintaining documentation for core project collateral, training, policies, procedures, and best practices
  • 3+ Years of Project Management Experience with infrastructure, network, or applications projects
  • 3+ Years of Experience with Full Life Cycle Change Management
  • 3+ Years of Experience with PCI, PUB1075, and/or NIST Standards.
 
Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):
  • Experience as a project manager in Government IT projects
  • Knowledge of Microsoft products- Windows, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, MS Office, Office 365, Visio
  • Business/Quality Analyst experience
  • Vendor management skills
  • Metrics analysis and reporting
  • Information Security Project experience
 
Additional Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications to include grammar, composition ,punctuation, writing, editing and proofreading skills
  • Team player
  • Leadership skills
  • Working knowledge of the PMI project management lifecycle, including waterfall and agile methodologies
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the needs of technical peers, technical and user management, business users, vendors, and staff members
  • Knowledge of information technology best practices, organization and operations
  • Easily adapts to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to conduct research into issues and products as required
  • Experience with meeting facilitation
 
Required Education/Certifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree in information technology systems, computer science, or  related field and four (4) years of experience in information technology systems or related area
  • PMP certification verifiable via PMI
 
 

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