Infrastructure Project Manager

INENT INC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead teams in implementing telecommunications solutions. This role involves managing projects of varying complexity and working closely with stakeholders to drive mobile solutions that meet business objectives. Candidates should have a strong background in mobile technology and proven leadership in IT project management. Additional qualifications include experience with vendor management and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years of IT experience; 8 years without a degree.
• Experience managing outsourced vendors is essential.
• Proven multitasking skills in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT project teams for telecommunications solutions.
• Direct reports to the Manager of Infrastructure Delivery and IT Engineering.
• Implement IT infrastructure solutions that align with business goals.

Skills

Knowledge of mobile market

Mobile device management solutions

Consumer and enterprise mobile architectures

Problem-solving for complex designs

Negotiation with peers and leadership

Mobility solutions architecture

Assessment of technology and architecture

Understanding of emerging technologies

Facilitation skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Eliciting requirements from end-users

Change management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

INENT Inc. focuses on understanding, addressing and resolving Talent Acquisition, Engagement and Management needs. The core team has over many years of experience in a variety of industries and management disciplines. We serve our clients with the highest level of service standards, never compromising our integrity and commitment to excellence. The products and services are targeted at niche markets in information technology, health care, Financial Services, government, education and other industries.

INENT Services Includes

• Software Development - Custom Software Development, Application Development, Web Application Development, Software Outsourcing, Website Design and Software Maintenance. Our goal is to deliver premium quality software development services and products while giving unmatched value to enterprises worldwide at an affordable cost.
• Staffing Solutions - INENT, Inc. provides full implementation, upgrade, support and staff augmentation services.

Job Description

Manages and directs one or more IT project teams to meet project objective implementing IT Infrastructure solutions specializing in telecommunications. Depending on the level of position this projects may be small or mid-size and generally low to medium in impact, cost and complexity, or may include key strategic IT Project. This position is a direct report to the Mgr. Infrastructure Delivery and IT Eng.

Qualifications

• Strong Knowledge of mobile market including key players, emerging technologies, and new business models (including platforms, MDM solutions, network architecture and other mobile technology)
• Knowledge of the design, implementation and support for the mobile device management solutions
• Extensive knowledge of consumer and enterprise mobile architectures, trends, emerging technologies and platforms, including Android and IOS Operating systems
• Ability to develop new approaches /solutions to complex design problems while meeting aggressive deadlines with consistent attention to detail
• Work very closely with peers and leadership to negotiate and influence direction for our mobile solutions
• Lead the development of mobility solutions architecture (both tactical and strategic) to fully manage/support the business needs
• Where necessary, is involved with in-depth assessments to validate that the technology and architecture is appropriate for the business solution
• Translate business domain roadmap into a technology used in the domain to address application integration and infrastructure framework related questions
• Work with vendors to understand emerging technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field and at least 4, typically 6 or more years of related work experience in IT, without a degree at least 8 years of related work experience in IT
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities through projects or other work planning experience
• Demonstrated experience managing outsourced vendors (on and offshore) within the information technology field
• Good to strong facilitation skills
• Strong judgement and management skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Good to excellent leadership, technical teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster working relationship with the team, IT management and client departments
• Ability to explain technical concepts to the business users in the context of business requirements
• Knowledgeable of techniques to effectively elicit requirements from end-users, individually or as a group (e.g.: prototyping)
• Ability to define performance scalability attributes constraints and other non-functional requirements
• A strong methodical approach to troubleshooting technology issues
• Ability to make recommendations and engineer projects from conception to successful implementation
• Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross functional, mixed matrix environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization and team building skills
• Excellent business judgement
• Strong change management experience, requirements and process knowledge
• Familiarity with managing software projects

Desired Skills, Competencies, Education or Experience

• Advanced degree, e.g. Master of Business Administration, MS in Computer Science or Information Systems