Project Mgr II

Job Title: Project Mgr II

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Type: Contract

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid

Summary:

The main function is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them.
• Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues.
• Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions.
• Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis.
• Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk.
• Manage client expectations, anticipates operational and tactical risks and tracks them.
• Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required.
• Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis.
• Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for future projects

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.

education/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required or equivalent work experience. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 3-5 years experience required.

Industry background: Banking or finance preferred, or strong PM experience

Team Dynamic: 15 total, PMs of various levels, project administrators.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leadership
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Scope identification and release work
• Completing artifacts for releases
• Stakeholder management

Must Have Technical Skills:

Level 2- 5-8 years experience preferred by HM:

• Agile Scrum
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Clarizen
• Jira
• ServiceNow

Flex Skills/Nice to Have: n/a

Soft Skills:

• Analytical
• Conflict Resolution

Education/Certifications:

Bachelors Preferred or equivalent experience

Screening Questions:

1. What size projects have you previously managed? Spend, funding, team size?

2. How many years of Agile experience do you have currently?

3. Can you describe how you have previously led a team?

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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