IT Infrastructure Project Manager

• Leverages PMBOK, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Waterfall, SDLC Iterative, and Agile project management frameworks to define project governance, manage risks, and drive the delivery of projects within scope, schedule, and cost constraints
• Consistently provides effective status reporting that contains the appropriate level of actionable detail for Executive, Sponsor-level, and project team recipients
• Creates and maintains accurate project estimates, budgets, and actively manages cost forecasts throughout the project

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field. Equivalent of education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of professional experience formally leading infrastructure (and application preferably) projects within a cross-functional environment
• Strong experience working within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Waterfall and Iterative models
• Ability to tactfully drive indirect reports and pivot while maintaining order in a fast-paced business environment
• Experience providing a service to internal stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
• Demonstrated capability for problem solving, decision making, sound judgment, assertiveness
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong presentation skills and the ability to conduct presentations to large groups
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Experienced user of MS Project and MS Office toolset (Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, or Agile certification
• Experience working in Software Development and Test Organizations
• Experience in Energy & Utilities or services industry
• Experience with PPM tools (e.g. PPM360, JIRA, Planview, ServiceNow, Project Server Online, etc.)
• Experience in a consultative role with an implementation service organization or start-up