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Project Mgr III
- System One (Pittsburgh, PA)
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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.
• Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• 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.
• 6-8 years experience required.
Comments
Position: IT- Project Manager III
Locations: Pittsburgh, PA/Clevland, OH/Dallas, TX/Birmingham, AL/Pheonix, AZ
Acceptable time zone(s): EST, CST
Days of the week: M-F
Working Hours (Flexible): 8-4 or 9-5
OT: no
Travel: no
Intended length of Assignment: 1yr
Reason for open position: Initiatives for the Orange Rocket transformation falling under the Site Reliability Center (SRC) - Global Ops Model, Central Logging, Observability and AI, Change Engineering Automation.
Function of the Group: Mitigating Risk/Cost Reduction
Initiatives/Projects: Initiatives for the Orange Rocket transformation falling under the Site Reliability Center (SRC) - Global Ops Model, Central Logging, Observability and AI, Change Engineering Automation.
Industry background: Project Management
Team Dynamic: Fast paced program team, SRC and Orange Rocket program team members
Roles and Responsibilities: We have several initiatives for the Orange Rocket transformation falling under the Site Reliability Center (SRC) - Global Ops Model, Central Logging, Observability and AI, Change Engineering Automation. PM will be required to work on more than one effort at a time. Need a strong PM that has an awareness of a Site Reliability Center. Proficiency with Clarizen would be ideal. Strong communicator delivering clear, concise reports, status updates, etc. Strong problem solver, highly adaptable to changing environments, Experience managing complex, cross functional initiatives - ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise priorities. Develop a strong partnership with our business partners. Critical thinking is a must.
Must Have Technical Skills:
Strong PM experience
Clarizen
Experience managing complex, cross functional initiatives
Experience Managing Partnership with Stakeholders
Strong leadership and Stakeholder management
Flex Skills/Nice to Have:
Strong awareness of a Site Reliability Center
Executive Reporting Skills
PMI or PMP certification highly preferred
Soft Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Extreme attention to Detail
Trustworthy
Education/Certifications: Bach minimum PMI or PMP certification highly preferred
Screening Questions:
1. Which project management tools are you most comfortable with and how have you used them effectively?
2. How have you built trust with new teams quickly, especially in high stakes situations? Please describe.
3. Please describe a complex cross functional project that you have led from initiation to completion. What were the key challenges and how did you overcome them?
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services 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 full-time 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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