Information Technology Project Manager

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the implementation of infrastructure and security-related projects. The role requires proven skills in managing project scope, schedules, and budgets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT, along with ITIL and PMP certifications. This position emphasizes collaboration with business partners to deliver technology solutions that address key business needs. Located in Detroit, Michigan.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure and security project implementation.
• 4+ years of experience as an IT project manager focusing on design or software development.
• Ability to manage risk by developing and executing mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, scope, and budgets.
• Lead the delivery of IT portfolio projects.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related discipline

ITIL Certification

PMP Certification

Job description

• Responsible for project management including creation, monitoring and management of schedule, scope, budget and resource plans and status reporting.
• Responsible for implementation of infrastructure and security related software, hardware and services from project initiation to deployment and hand-off to support.
• Manages all aspects of implementation as it relates to technical delivery including compliance with IT (and other) processes and standards.
• Partners with business partners and technology experts to design and deploy solutions that deliver new capabilities and close gaps.
• Facilitates the team collaboration by providing hands on management of application development, developer-based ops support, and troubleshooting activities for enterprise applications as needed.
• Manages all internal and external technical resources in the delivery of technology solutions; plan and implement products, including assembly of all standard project artifacts and associated materials such as documentation, release notes, installation, quality and usage.
• Leads the delivery of projects across the IT portfolio, works with project sponsors, process owners & business relationship manager to develop, deliver and productionize IT infrastructure and security implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Proven ability to manage risk by developing and executing mitigation and remediation plans
• Proven ability to identify, document and articulate the impact of changes in scope and other dimensions of project on budget, schedule and resources.
• Manage work through daily huddles and regular meetings
• Manages issues, risks, escalations, timelines, scope, resources, direct (assigned to project) and indirect (others impacted by project)
• Ensure timely delivery and maintain scope
• Communicate status to stakeholders
• Produce project metrics

Required Experience

• In-depth knowledge and experience with implementation of IT infrastructure and security related projects including those integrating with or leveraging cloud storage, SAAS and vendor installed software, hardware and appliances.
• ITIL Certification
• PMP Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related discipline & 4-plus year experience as an IT project manager focusing on design and/or software development / infrastructure projects, or (in lieu of a degree) a total of 8 years’ experience performing project management related functions in an IT organization