jobs : Infrastructure Project Manager, Atlanta, GA, Contract

Infrastructure Project Manager, Atlanta, GA, Contract

Kforce has an immediate opening for an Infrastructure Project Manager for a client in Metro Atlanta, Georgia.

Functions Include:

• Lead the Project Team to deliver business and technical objectives on-time, within budget, and to specification
• Projects include the implementation of Cisco-Tandberg global video conferencing, a service desk tool replacement, an AIX implementation, a network monitoring tool implementation, and other infrastructure projects
• Multi-tasking position requiring experience in technical integration, business acumen, coordination skills, and supervisory competence to effectively and efficiently manage the progression and ultimate completion
• Work closely with the team and vendors to develop a detailed project plan and deliver results
• Establish positive working relationships to ensure clear communication of business requirements, successful UAT design, testing and timely implementation
• Be res ponsible for managing and directing all project activities; including managing scope, change orders, status reporting, risks, and defects as well as regularly track project, master schedule, and control gate progress and resources within budget and project schedule
• Demonstrated project management expertise required, including ability to manage a complex project
• Develop and gain agreement with stakeholders on project plans and budgets
• Follow established project management practices including management of scope, requirements, issues, and risks
• Consistently deliver high-quality services to our clients
• Create MS Project schedule using Dynamic Scheduling and utilize the schedule to communicate and manage the work
• Report status, issues, and risks according to PMO processes and schedule
• Prepare a project for governance gate approvals

The successful Infrastructure Project Manager applicant will possess the fol lowing requirements (items are required unless noted otherwise):

• At least 10 years of hands-on Project Management experience as an Infrastructure PM managing over 1,000 Servers
• Experience and thorough understanding of the PMI-based Project Management Life Cycle
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects in risk and dependency rich environment
• Experience in delivering technical solutions from concept, selection, installation, testing, and implementation focusing on data-related projects
• Must have worked in medium to large corporate environments, insurance (P/C) and/or financial services industries
• Experience with the SDLC and familiarity with Agile Methods
• A background in business analysis and testing is not required, but is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts; address issues, and conduct pros and cons evaluations toward resolution
• Must be familiar with resource estimation and re source planning techniques
• Must be able to plan, report, and execute against planned work activities