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Position Title: IT - Project Mgr II

Position Location: Pittsburgh, PA/Cleveland, OH/Birmingham, AL/Dallas, TX/Pheonix, AZ

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.

Function of the Group: mitigating risk and reducing costs

Initiatives/Projects: Digital Workplace

Industry background: Project management

Team Dynamic: working with project managers, mostly directly with business sponsors, some with product owners

Roles and 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

Must Have Technical Skills:

Project Management exp

Excellent documented Communication skills

High level attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Flex Skills/Nice to Have:

Technology skills (to be able to support the direct technology team) - HM will update

Soft Skills:

Education/Certifications: Bach required

PMI or PMP certification preferred

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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.