Sr.Project Manager

Arete Technologies, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT Security projects in Michigan. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience along with PMI PMP Certification and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing project activities, coordinating with teams, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Knowledge of IT Security standards like NIST and COBIT is essential. This role promises a challenging yet rewarding environment for a skilled managerial professional.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Project Manager.
• PMI PMP Certification is required.
• ITIL Certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple IT Security projects and programs.
• Define project scope, duration, resources, and cost.
• Manage project scheduling, tracking, issue and risk management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Project scheduling

Knowledge of IT Security Standards

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or Equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Changepoint

Job description

Arete Technologies, Inc. offers set of innovative Consulting and Outsourcing services, bridging the gap between requirements and outputs of various dexterous and facile companies worldwide. The thrust of providing global deliverables with focus on providing paramount and unsurpassed services combined with cost saving solutions to the clients.

We understand the business requirements in the present day corporate scenario and aspire to provide world-class services enabling the organization to burgeon and flourish while keeping the work-life balance intact. The Global delivery mechanism followed at Arete Technologies, Inc. saddles proficient schemes and unconventional channels to provide one-stop solutions for all your workforce needs.

Our Team is an exquisite amalgamation of vast experiences of over 30 years in IT Consulting and Staffing industry. Connoisseurs in the field of staff augmentation for IT, we operate on 24 by 7 model with an aim of providing affordable and adept professionals with an assurance of satisfaction for both Consultants and Clients.

We are pre-eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT Consultancy, Software development, Web Development providing unexcelled services and focusing on both the employers and employees.

Job Description

Experienced Senior Project Manager for managing multiple complex IT Security projects/programs with strong communication skills. Follows project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Works closely with project teams and sponsors.

Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience as a Project Manager.

Description

Senior experienced project manager to lead multiple Information Technology (IT) programs/projects supporting DTMB - Chief Security Officer (CSO) organization. Projects/programs are primarily complex enterprise initiatives related to I T Security and Infrastructure as prioritized by State. Project manager’s role and responsibility includes, but is not limited to:

• Provide project management for project activities to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget and within scope.
• Define project scope, duration, resources and cost, as well as the best course of action/approach to attain the project objectives.
• Provide project management for project scheduling, tracking, issue management, risk management, change management, and status reporting.
• Follow the State Unified Information Technology Environment (SUITE) Project Management Methodology (PMM) and System Engineering Methodology (SEM), based on Industry standard PMI framework and SEI’s CMMI framework.
• Utilize the State’s Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool (Changepoint) on all projects.
• Plans and coordinates work with teams. Designs and implements project plans. Generally work with other IT managers and IT technical teams. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Acts as a program manager for large complex enterprise IT Security initiatives.
• Acts as a partner to other project managers performing Project Management Quality Assurance for their projects.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A significant degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
• Self-directed and independent. Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Creates a structure and organization for the management of a complex environment with emphasis on quality, productivity, and consistency. Directs corrective actions in any area where performance falls below objectives.
• Project Management experience managing enterprise I T Security projects
• PMI PMP Certification
• Strong skills in project scheduling utilizing a project scheduling and portfolio management tool such as MS Project, Changepoint etc.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of IT Security Standards like NIST, COBIT
• Project management experience with Enterprise I T Infrastructure projects
• ITIL Certification
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Or Equivalent