Job Description :
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JOB TITLE: IT Project Manager
LENGTH: Long term - possible funding extension in FY 2019
JOB Location - Columbus, OH
START DATE: 03.05.19
Interview Mode - In-Person Interview. No Phone / WEB CAM option.
Locals or nearby candidates only, who can directly interview IN-PERSON.
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Project Manager for the UPGRADE of our current Office 2013 environment to
Office 365.
The employee shall deliver projects on schedule and within budget, while
satisfying the approved scope of work.
1) The employee shall be responsible for managing the Office 365
Implementation project, including but not limited to identifying sponsors
and stakeholders, assembling a project team, defining the scope of work,
developing a project plan covering all phases of the project with tasks,
dependencies, resources, and timeline, managing the project according to
plan and ensuring change control procedures are followed as needed, managing
issues to resolution, managing risks and implementing contingencies as
needed, overseeing testing and implementation efforts, and communicating
status with the various sponsors and stakeholders.
2) The employee shall also help improve the client''s project management
procedures, standards, and project performance reporting.
3) The employee shall also help research new technologies, methodologies,
and operating models to more quickly and efficiently achieve client
objectives. The employee is committed to practicing cultural competence by:
working respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes,
races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental
and physical abilities, ages and appearances in a manner that recognizes,
affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and
protects and preserves the dignity of each. The employee will adhere to the
client''s Guiding Principles by serving as a child welfare professional,
valuing every child, honoring families, and valuing partnerships.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the Office 365 Implementation project, including but not
limited to identifying sponsors and stakeholders, assembling a project team,
defining the scope of work, developing a project plan the project with
tasks, dependencies, resources, and timeline, managing the project according
to plan and ensuring change control procedures are followed as needed,
managing issues to resolution, managing risks and implementing contingencies
as needed, overseeing testing and implementation efforts, and communicating
status with the various sponsors and stakeholders.
Help improve the agency''s project management procedures,
standards, and project performance reporting.
Research new technologies, methodologies, and operating models to
more quickly and efficiently achieve agency objectives.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
8+ years of experience managing software development, packaged software
implementation, and infrastructure projects.
Experience upgrading prior Office versions to Office 365. Preferred
character traits include: very strong delivery focus, listening skills,
oral, written, and assertive communication skills; excellent judgment in
ambiguous situations; proven ability to motivate and facilitate
collaboration within cross-functional teams; well organized, attentive to
details, self-motivated.
Preferred experience includes: agile and iterative project methodologies;
project scoping, planning, resourcing, control, execution, and reporting;
risk management; issue management; resource management; negotiation;
cloud-based architecture for web-based solutions.
Experience in research & analysis and written documentation of findings.
Familiarity with SharePoint, PMBOK, Government operations, Child Welfare
services.
PMI certification a plus.
Need a valid driver''s license and ability to drive, when needed.