Job Description :
IDEALFORCE has a Contract position available immediately for a Project Manager to join our customer in Phoenix, AZ. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Client is considering only LOCAL CANDIDATES for this role at this time.
POSITION SUMMARY
Technical Project Manager who is self-driven and thrives working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that operates on collaboration and partnership with all business stakeholders. The successful candidate will have extensive technical expertise, demonstrate previous experience and success in large, enterprise-wide products/projects with an emphasis on software development and data warehousing projects.
?Job Description:
Directs and monitors all activities for large, high risk, major technology-based projects from initiation to delivery; projects cross platforms, applications, and/or business lines
Works with stakeholders to develop technology concepts, requirements, design alternatives, project schedules, and costs for project initiatives
Plans and directs complex project and program schedules and budgets, monitoring and tracking
Manage all phases, dependencies, risks, and strategy to meet project and account objectives
Provides consistent and comprehensive status reports, project updates, and ongoing cost analyses, significant issue management and resolution
Manages and drives multiple projects
Delivers work effort and project artifacts that demonstrate a commitment to transparency and traceability
Directs the activities of project staff and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project
Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs
Works with product owner to coordinate training plans for newly released functionality
Works with system users to capture system deficiencies and work with product owner to manage change control
Identify/recommend process improvements when gaps are uncovered
Requirements
BS Degree CS or MIS or equivalent
5+years’ experience in Software project management roles
PMP, Six Sigma, Agile certification strongly preferred
Proficient in project and program management techniques, understands multiple software development methodologies, and uses current tools and techniques to monitor and measure project performance
Listens, asks appropriate questions, and respects the viewpoints of others
Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members; builds morale and team productivity by recognizing and praising the efforts and achievements of the team
Works effectively across team boundaries; develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
Demonstrated ability to use discretion and make sound decisions
Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment
Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being pro-active in keeping management informed of project related issues, changes, and risks
Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality
Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven strong relationship-building and communication skills with team members and business users
Experience in the education industry preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".
- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.
- Most of our positions require Candidate to clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment
THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:
Email your candidate/s resume to joseph dot shelton at along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.