Sr. IT Project Manager (Cyber/Data)

Job description:

Our client is seeking an IT Project Manager to manage multiple IT infrastructure, assessment, system upgrade and/or system implementation projects. The projects require a pragmatic and flexible style of project management, coupled with the ability to effectively develop and manage from a project plan in a hybrid agile/predictive project management environment. Excellent communication, coordination, facilitation and organizational skills will be essential for success. Strong technical writing skills are required to develop project documentation including requirements, assessment documents, training materials, policy and procedure documents, RFP’s, test scripts, communication plans, etc.

The projects managed will be diverse with an emphasis on IT Infrastructure, GIS systems, cybersecurity, and data processing development projects.

Below are some of the projects that are likely to be managed by this position:
 

• IT Infrastructure Optimization
• Cybersecurity Program initiatives to address prior audit findings
• Planning and coordination of Disaster Recovery testing
• Supporting Business Continuity Planning Efforts
• Cloud Data and Reporting Improvements
• Esri GIS Mapping Improvements
• Private wireless (5G) assessment
• Cloud based security video management assessment

Below are some expected deliverables for this role:
 

• Projects successfully delivered to agreed scope, schedule and budget
• Plan and implement communication, change management, roll-out, and training activities
• Effectively communicate and manage project risks and issues
• Produce project management documentation, including charters, WBS, status reports, budgets, project logs, etc.
• Other technical artifacts, including procedure documents, requirements documents, assessment documents, training materials, etc.
• Other items identified as part of implementing the projects

Required:
 

• A minimum of five years of experience with IT project management, primarily managing IT Infrastructure, COTS and SaaS system implementation, upgrade, and enhancements projects utilizing vendor and in-house project resources
• Experience and skilled at writing technical documentation. Documentation will include project management deliverables and artifacts including project charters, test plans, test cases, project requirement documentation, training documentation, budget/cost tracking, and status reports
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills will be essential for success, including the ability to work effectively with technical, business, and management resources at both the Company and with vendors.
• Must possess the ability to translate complex requirements and technical language between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in planning and managing projects in a hybrid predictive/agile environment with a mix of remote and on-site team members
• Vendor management, including managing vendor relationships, accountability and deliverables working closely with vendor Project Managers to coordinate project tasks, dependencies and deliverables.
• Must possess a flexible, patient, collaborative and creative approach, and be able and willing to assist outside of their core role to help the team deliver results and overcome ambiguous circumstances and roadblocks
• Be focused on end-users needs and be energetic and passionate in helping them adopt new ways of working and new tools
• Be a “doer” with a bias toward action
• Experienced and proficient at working with the MS suite of Office and MS365 solutions including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Planner, Project for the Web, Visio, SharePoint, and Teams
• Familiarity with GIS, Cybersecurity, and Database concepts

Desired:
 

• PMI PMP and/or ACP Certification highly desired
• Desired experience with Esri GIS systems, cybersecurity, Azure implementations, Power BI, and Azure Data solutions
• 4-year college degree is desired
• Prosci ADKAR Change Practitioner or other Organizational Change Management certification desired
• Prior experience in a business analysis role and performing systems assessments is desired
• Strong SharePoint experience is desired, including editing Site Pages, using/creating/modifying Lists and Libraries
• Experience with public agency procurement practices and managing projects at a government agency is desired

Pay Range: $70.00 – $75.00 per hour, depending upon experience.

Health & Medical Benefits, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Time applicable by state.