Our client is seeking an IT Project Manager to manage multiple solution selection and implementation initiatives which have application and infrastructure components. This is a long term contract role. The position will be fully onsite in Arlington, TX
**You must have an active PMP certification or be willing to get your PMP within 6 months of starting**
**You must have experience managing application and infrastructure projects**
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction the Contract Project Manager provides management of the day-to-day maintenance of enterprise programs and project lifecycle for assigned technology projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for running complex projects and project portfolios. Which includes handling tasks that are involved in designing and implementing technology solutions into production environments.
Responsible for planning and scheduling project goals, milestones, and deliverables.
Defines requirements and plans the project life cycle deployment.
Defines resources for project implementation.
Communicates effectively with project teams, technical teams, and stakeholders.
Possesses skills like organization, presentation, and customer service.
Undertakes strategy creation for contingency planning and risk mitigation.
Exhibits leadership qualities to properly mitigate project risks.
Identifies and solves project issues effectively.
Oversees and directs project resources.
Performs team assessment and evaluations.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Manages all the changes and issues with the stakeholders.
Makes sure that the execution of assigned projects is carried out on schedule.
Designs and maintains project and technical documentation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of project management.
Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and the use of systems.
Knowledge of the principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration.
Knowledge of municipal purchasing methods and procedures.
Knowledge of the methods of research, project analysis and report preparation.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of marketing concepts to promote technology initiatives.
Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
Skills in management, supervision, planning, project management, communication, and interpersonal interaction.
Ability to recognize or identify the existence of problems and find solutions for same.
Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical clients/customers, the public and other City employees by oral and written means.
Ability to plan, organize and monitor project resources work assignments to accomplish objectives.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to PCs and printers.
Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to filing, holding, seeing, sitting, typing, and writing.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
Qualifying Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management, Business, Mathematics, or related field, plus a minimum of four (4) years' experience in managing large technology projects and ongoing enterprise application support or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Must have minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience managing a technical project team. PMP certification is required (or must achieve PMP certification within 6 months after hire.