Senior Project Manager, Federal (Contract)

World Wide Technology; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with over a decade of experience in managing complex projects. This role demands expertise in networking, cloud, and security project management, particularly in a Federal or DoD context. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. You'll be responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring their successful execution while managing risks and project finances. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to lead impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience managing technical infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in networking, cloud, and security project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of complex projects with multiple work streams.
• Build relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress and manage changes in scope effectively.

Skills

Technical Infrastructure Project Management

Networking

Storage

Virtualization

Cloud

Security

Collaboration (Unified Communications)

Stakeholder Analysis

Risk Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Project Management Software

Clarity

Job description

Description

• 10+ years of experience as a Technical Infrastructure Project Manager
• Experience in a Professional Services or Managed Services environment is required (critical: must have led external customer facing projects not internal operational projects)
• Highly prefer a Federal/DoD background, able to understand how to read and interpret government contract awards
• DOD knowledge
  • Portfolio Management (multiple work orders)
  • Infrastructure (Networking R&S)
  • Network Modernization (Network Device Upgrades)
  • WAN Experience preferred
  • GS / IS Experience
  • Mainframe (if feasible)
• Security Clearance is strongly desired
• Networking, Storage, Virtualization, Cloud, Security or Collaboration (Unified Communications) Project Management experience required
• Knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• PMP certification is desired
• Understanding of financial processes; ability to understand, analyze and create financial reports preferably in Clarity
• Extensive experience with people management, strategic planning, and change management
• Proven experience with risk management; demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to leadership
• Understanding of and the ability to utilize the process of stakeholder analysis
• Ability to work independently and aggressively track to project timelines
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers
• Experience in effectively influencing and leading personnel and the ability to write business reports in a well-organized manner
• Strong team building skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Proficiency with project management software

Responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple and large complex projects with multiple work streams (Federal)
• Ability to create in depth WBS with interdependencies and a defined critical path
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; Develop and execute an efficient internal and external communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team
• Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders
• Build and strengthen relationships with the customer and stakeholders (internal and external)
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of resource plans ensuring effective resource allocation and distribution across portfolio of projects
• Utilize project management tools and techniques to improve execution and drive efficiencies.
• Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology
• Ensure profitable and successful execution of all assigned engagements as measured by regional goals and customer feedback
• Proactively manage changes in project scope
• Effectively create and execute risk management plans
• Manage and analyze profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects
• Understand and manage key project financial components to ensure projects are delivered within budget
• Responsible for quality and timely execution of deliverables across projects

Remote - USA

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