Project Manager/Administrator - FULLY REMOTE

NTT DATA, Inc.; Bala Cynwyd (PA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, a $30 billion global innovator, seeks a fully remote Project Manager/Administrator. Ideal candidates will possess experience in managing IT projects, leveraging MS Project for scheduling and resource management. Join a culture focused on innovation and inclusivity, thriving in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in IT.
• 3+ years using MS Project.
• Experience managing projects with budgets over $150K.

Responsibilities

• Leads IT projects from start to finish.
• Manages three or more projects simultaneously.
• Builds project schedules in MS Project and reconciles financial forecasts.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Leadership

Tools

MS Project

Project Server

Job description

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Project Manager/Administrator - FULLY REMOTE

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager/Administrator - FULLY REMOTE to join our team in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States (US).

NTT Data Americas is Hiring!

This is a permanent, fulltime, salaried position with benefits. Not open to C2C or C2H.

This position is fully Remote/Work from Home and may be based anywhere in the continental United States

Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Leads IT projects from start to finish. Projects may consist of one or a combination of implementation or customizations of commercial off-the-shelf insurance software applications; mobile/web technologies, system integrations; software upgrades, Intelligent Automation (RPA) and infrastructure (hardware)
• Manages three (3) or more projects simultaneously, depending on project complexity, duration and lifecycle phase. Average duration of most projects is 6 – 8 months
• Manages a project team of matrixed resources; resolves challenges presented by resource and schedule availability in matrixed organizations (project team members, including the PM, are rarely 100% dedicated to a single project)
• Builds a project schedule in MS Project/Project Server that is effort-driven and auto-scheduled
• Reconciles project team time cards from time card system with planned hours in project plan; investigates and resolves variances between planned and actual time reported on time cards; adjusts project task effort/duration with the project plan as necessary to maintain correct forecast of etc.
• Maintains and reconciles the project financial forecast in the project financial accounting tool; investigates and resolves variances between forecast and actual project costs; proactively releases excess project funds if not needed or requests additional funding when necessary due to requested baseline changes
• Accurately follows all documented PPM processes, procedures and templates
• Anticipates, identifies, and manages project risks, issues, assumptions and decisions; escalates in an appropriate and timely manner.Prepares twice-monthly project status reports
• Project Administration
• Assists the PMO in updating project plan data points, including manually inputting actual hours charged against projects
• Performs “schedule reviews” to ensure project plans are adhering to PMO standards and practices
• Assists in monitoring and tracking various project data points, including updating and maintaining existing logs that track project change requests, project charters, project close summary reports, etc.

Basic, Required Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of current project management experience delivering IT projects with a minimum budget of $150K
• Minimum three years of current experience using MS Project; either to build stand alone project plans or in Project Server (collaborative environment)

Other Desired Qualifications:

• Project Server experience preferred
• Has successfully delivered IT projects from start to finish
• Familiar with or has used effort-driven project planning techniques in MS Project
• Familiar with MS Project’s schedule engine logic (how MS Project calculates the duration, effort, and resources assigned to a task)
• Demonstrates high-levels of capability in all project management competencies, including: planning, executing, monitoring and controlling of IT projects
• Experience managing vendors, requesting and executing SOWs
• Demonstrates a personal sense of urgency to complete day-to-day work. Must drive for results from self and project team members. Must know when to push back on perceived limitations and when to be flexible and accept the limitation

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies.Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us atus.nttdata.com

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