Desktop Project Manager

Procom Consultants Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Procom Consultants Group is looking for a Desktop Project Manager in Bala Cynwyd, PA. This role demands strong leadership in managing IT Infrastructure initiatives while ensuring project goals are met within budget and timeline.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree, PMP certification (or a willingness to obtain), and 10+ years of project management experience.

You'll be responsible for managing project teams and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience on medium to large projects.
• Experience in managing 3rd-party vendors in development.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for Infrastructure initiatives.
• Track and remediate security audit issues.
• Create project plans and manage deliverable estimations.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership in IT Projects

Agile Methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Four-year degree in Business Administration, Technology Management, or related field

Project Management Institute PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Desktop Project Manager

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Desktop Project Manager for a contract opportunity in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

Position is responsible for project/program management leadership of Infrastructure and Desktop initiatives.

• Strong understanding of current infrastructure concepts with proven ability to implement PC, ancillary software, deployment software (SCCM), AD concepts and monitoring in a fast paced, high availability, ITIL environment.
• Lead projects, coordinate matrixed teams, and handle issues and problems effectively in a timely manner.
• Track, understand and influence the team to remediate outstanding security‑based infrastructure audit issues as they appear in external and internal audits.
• Partner with project owners, sponsors, and all stakeholders to create and implement cost‑efficient solutions based on business objectives.
• Assist in identifying project business value, monitor value attainment throughout the project lifecycle, and develop realization tracking methods.
• Manage resources, budgets, schedules and scope (the triple constraints) of medium to large‑sized projects.
• Represent team recommendations to senior management, influence governance bodies, and communicate effectively via formal presentations.
• Build strong relationships with business and technology leaders, understanding business opportunities and challenges when implementing solutions.
• Initiate and ensure project management methodologies and change management procedures are followed, using supporting tools appropriately.
• Manage deliverable estimation, resource allocation, and efficient utilization; negotiate resource conflicts with other project managers or resource managers.
• Escalate issues to VP, IT Service Delivery as necessary.
• Quickly learn and apply new complex technical concepts and resolve issues in a rapidly changing environment.
• Communicate technical issues, impact and risk mitigation strategies in business terminology understandable to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing status updates on project progress, risks, change management and issue resolution; lead identification, tracking, escalation and resolution documentation.
• Create and maintain project plans (charters and schedules), reviewing them with the appropriate Group Company IT, business partners and steering committees.
• Facilitate vendor identification, selection and contracting with project owners, Vendor Management, Legal and Financial areas; maintain ongoing vendor management throughout the project life cycle.

Mandatory Skills

• Four‑year degree in Business Administration, Technology Management, related field or equivalent proven project management experience and success.
• Project Management Institute PMP Certification desired (willingness to obtain within a year of hire).
• 10+ years of project management experience guiding medium to large‑sized projects (12‑24 month, $5‑$10+ million) to implementation.
• Experience managing development projects in financial services or insurance companies; commercial property and casualty insurance a plus.
• Experience managing 3rd‑party vendors in development, testing and staff augmentation.
• Working knowledge or experience in managing Agile or Iterative development projects desired.
• Experience in technical infrastructure projects and/or component deliverables.
• Experience managing project teams (25+ people) operating within a matrix organization.
• Strong customer service orientation (responsive, consultative, collaborative and accurate).
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills – able to work with a variety of people and groups constructively.
• Excellent communication skills combined with experience leading a matrix project team.
• Excellent teamwork, critical thinking, analytical, judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Highly proficient in project management discipline and best practices (PMBOK driven).
• Proficient in use of all project management and analytical software tools.
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expert in Microsoft Project (2007/2010/2013).
• Experience with Microsoft Project Server desired.
• Expertise in portfolio management techniques and analytical software tools.
• Expertise in methodology development, training and process control.

Start Date: ASAP – 6+ months

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.