Project Manager

Computer Enterprises Incorporated; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI, a nationally recognized IT services firm, is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in Pittsburgh to oversee medium to large system development projects from inception to implementation.

You will assemble teams, develop detailed plans, monitor results, manage vendor/client relations, and ensure adherence to PM methodologies and QA policies. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent IT education.
• PMI CAPM, PMP and/or ITIL certification required or pursued within 2 years.
• 5–8 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing medium to large software development projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medium to large system development projects from inception to implementation.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communications; promote effective team performance.
• Plan and schedule project tasks based on resources and dependencies; ensure timely delivery.
• Provide leadership and governance, manage changes to scope, and monitor project results and QA adherence.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

College degree or equivalent IT education

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling tools

Time tracking tools

Job description

CEI is a nationally recognized CMMI level 5 IT services company providing consulting, cutting edge technology project services and outsourcing to clients across the United States, including over 60% of the Fortune 50. The company has been named three times consecutively to both the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest growing private companies and the Smart 100 list of America’s most innovative IT service providers and is a four-time Pittsburgh Technology Council Technology 50 honoree. CEI prides itself on staying ahead of the technology innovation curve as endorsed by Forrester Research and is an active partner to some of the market’s best technologies including Microsoft, Java and Open Source. CEI is headquartered in Pittsburgh PA with offices in Philadelphia PA, Denver, CO, Herndon, VA, and Richmond, VA. Further information can be found at www.ceiamerica.com.

Job Description

The job holder oversees medium to large system development projects from inception to implementation. S/he is responsible for assembling the project team and assigning individual responsibilities. S/he develops detailed project plans and monitors project results for significant deviations. S/he manages vendor and client relations to ensure that project expectations are developed and met. S/he ensures adherence to current project management standard processes and ensures compliance to quality assurance policies.

Manage Stakeholder relationships by: Ensuring stakeholder expectations are understood and managed accordingly. Manage stakeholder communications & participation. Promote effective individual and team performance. Act as primary point of contact to handle project issues as well as manage changes to project scope Have a strong customer focus. Manage the development and execution of a project by adhering to a defined project management methodology. Ensure the work of the project, including requirements and deliverables, are clearly defined. Control the project, in part, by leveraging formal change management Identifying and mitigating risk. Confirm project success criteria and managing accordingly. Monitor, evaluate, and control project performance. Resolve and/or escape issues in a timely fashion. Plan and schedule project tasks based, in part, on resource availability and other dependencies. Oversee or modify a schedule of tasks with minimal supervision. Conduct routine project status calls and reporting of project status. Provide leadership to the group by seeking and participating in personal and team development opportunities including improving personal, technical and consulting skills, plus suggesting areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions; fostering & supporting constructive change.

Qualifications

Exhibit solid knowledge of MS-Office, scheduling & time tracking tools. Successfully manage work with minimal guidance and supervision. Build consensus, influence others and negotiate compromise. Be a true "team player" that enjoys challenges and is highly motivated, self-directed and results oriented. College degree or equivalent combination of IT education & experience deemed acceptable by the hiring manager. PMI CAPM, PMP and/or ITIL certification required or committed to acquiring within a 2 year period from date of hire; ITIL a plus. Minimum 5-8 years experience required