Remote - Project Manager – Lev.3

Position: NG911 CORE ESINET Project Manager Lev.3

Client Location: Brooklyn, NY

Work Location: Hybrid Work Model (3 Days On-site MUST)

Duration: 12 Months (35 hours per week)

Rate: Open

Must Provide Three (3) Professional References; Work Authorization; and Photo ID

Local or Nearby Consultants Only

Scope of Services:

• Manages complex, mission-critical information technology (IT) projects from development of technology vantage point to production, which includes software development, hardware implementation, interface development, user interfaces, user integration and acceptance testing.
• Oversees project planning, including assigning tasks with corresponding due dates, maintaining project schedules, minimizing and/or mitigating project slippages, and conducting necessary research.
• Identifies resources to develop and manage project, as well as effectively and efficiently utilizes staff, equipment and other applicable resources.
• Collaborates and coordinates activities with the agencies and telecommunications vendors.
• Oversee implementation of the ESInet infrastructure for the PSAP.
• Work closely with executive level leadership, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide Project Management expertise to technical network SME s to deploy complex NG9-1-1 systems of the enterprise monitoring system.
• Provide Project Management expertise to technical network SME s in the development and engineering drawings, as well as, technical specifications with custom configuration to meet the NG9-1-1 needs.
• Plan and coordinate with engineering team for the implementation required for system hardware, software and monitoring system to perform technical specifications.
• Develop and review project's schedule, effort using established best practices.
• Develop weekly cadence with management on risk and issues and other project deliverables.
• Manage projects throughout the entire development lifecycle, providing direction for project teams and monitoring the progress of deliverables and tasks.
• Work closely with executive level leadership, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and management of blended teams of independent IT consultants and staff.
• Integration of interrelated Public Safety projects with NextGen911.

Mandatory Skills:

• At least 12-15 years of project management experience in Analog/IP based telephony recording for complex Emergency Communications networks for medium/large scale technology projects.
• At least 5+ years of experience in Vendor Management (must have).
• Experience with Internet Protocol (IP) based system, Networking, SQL, Security, Telephony, TDM, VoIP and CTI
• Experience managing software development projects through the SDLC process
• Experience gathering end user requirements and delivering solutions that meet end users needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills interfacing with executive level management and giving senior level presentations.
• Excellent project management and critical thinking skills and ability to interact effectively with technical staff, project managers, and functional managers
• Solid technical experience in a large-scale enterprise environment for Emergency Services.
• Bachelor s degree in computer science or related area of study
• PMP certification is required