IT PROJECT MANAGER III

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an IT Infrastructure Project Manager III.

Position type : Full-Time, Contract

Duration : 12-month (Possible conversion)

Location : Baltimore, MD 21231-Hybrid

As a IT Infrastructure Project Manager III , you will :

Responsibilities :

A PMP Certification is required for this position. Manage IT projects, initiation through closeout, as assigned and within the parameters of cost, quality, schedule and objectives.

Provide leadership for IT project team members and the Project Management process. Position generally used for projects requiring integration of multiple functional organizations.

Works independently and mentors other project managers. Responsible for the pursuit of cost reductions and maximizing value on all assigned projects.

Responsible for project communications and required negotiations with internal and external organizations. Directly accountable for the management of projects with an aggregate annual cash flow of over $3 million.

Qualifications : Bachelor degree in Technical or Management Discipline with 10 years overall experience of which 6 years have been as a project team member.

OR 12 years of directly applicable industry experience, 6 years of which must be in the field of management of projects AND PMP Certification.

Details specific to this role :

Years of Experience : 7-8 years Sr. Program Management (managing a whole portfolio of work with multiple projects at a time);

5+ years of direct supervisory experience of other PM’s; working with IT projects preferred, but not required

• Education : Minimum is Bachelor’s, PMP, Agile Certification
• Industry experience : strongly preferred, but not required
• Experience : ServiceNow would be helpful, but deep experience with Project Management Tools will be important
• Equipment : laptop will be provided by Constellation
• Location : Hybrid (Baltimore area) 25-40% of their time and will vary greatly based on work load and project requirements

The End User Services, Sr Project Manager position will be a key leader responsible for leading our organization's portfolio of technical projects

• The role is responsible for managing large, complex projects as well as leading and guiding assigned teams, managing resources, supporting continuous delivery, conducting peer reviews and working with other cross functional teams
• The EUS Sr Project Manager is to support as pillar / department projects through utilization of project management fundamentals ensuring business goals are achieved and projects are executed on time and within budget

Partner and coordinate with the IT PMO team to align with corporate standards

The role is responsible for generating overall EUS Portfolio and Project management Pillar and Department portfolio reporting, analyzing project reports to identify issues and recommending solutions, training and mentoring Business Analysts, Solution Designers (System Administrators), and junior / project managers on project management fundamentals

Track project progress and milestones using established project management tools and methodologies

Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the health and progress of each project within the portfolio

Apply best practices for agile project delivery, ensuring projects are responsive to changing business needs

• Foster a culture of agility within project teams, promoting iterative development and continuous improvement
• Implement and refine agile processes to optimize delivery efficiency

Make prompt decisions to maintain project momentum, considering the impact on timelines and overall project goals

• Demonstrate a decisive leadership style, balancing the need for thorough analysis with the importance of timely decision-making
• Maintain high-quality Risk, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) logs for SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) change control compliance
• Oversee the EUS program / project load for self and a group of program / project managers - assign projects, provide oversight for day-to-day project work
• Operate as a project consultant to ensure business requirements are met to include collecting data, delivering and problem resolution
• Manage all phases of the project life cycle (Kick off, Discovery, Ensure the gathering and documentation of requirements , Scope Confirmation, Design and build process flows, Create a Project Schedule, Resource allocation, build, testing and deployment) to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget requirements and quality standards
• Collaborate with department managers and resource managers to ensure projects are staffed appropriately
• Monitor project issues and propose solutions to ensure project is delivered on time, within budget, project objectives are met, and the customer is satisfied
• Reporting and Budget Management
• Monitor and maintain portfolio and project budget reports
• Regular reviews of project deliverables to ensure project is within scope
• Support project financial reconciliation by ensuring all staff hours, project expenses, and vendor invoices are submitted in a timely fashion
• EUS Portfolio Project Communication
• Facilitate regular (minimum monthly) status meeting for the End User Services projects / portfolios
• Facilitate internal and vendor communication by connecting appropriate team members to ensure transparency and collaboration
• Follow-up with internal team concerning upcoming major milestone dates
• Create bi-weekly status reports for projects / portfolios
• Escalate issues / concerns to EUS eadership as appropriate
• Coach and provide direction to Business Analysts, System Administrators and Project Managers enabling problem-solutioning in project delivery
• Provide guidance and support to drive Policies and directions
• Lead internal and external meetings to enable projects
• Manage and own decisions that impact projects
• Act as a change catalyst in End User Services culture to more consulting and solutioning with excellent customer service
• Build a culture of collaboration including building and maintaining relationships inside and outside of Digital Solutions
• Review and meet SLAs for Tickets (ServiceNow), Tasks / User Stories Projects and ensure they are delivered on time
• Ensure technical documentation (policies, procedures, diagrams, etc.) is updated, End User Services audits are seamless, End User Services systems have appropriate monitoring and IT environments have appropriate Disaster recover in place
• Identify best practices and provide recommendations for team and department processes
• Analyze team and portfolio project data, identify issues or areas of need, and propose solutions to resolve issues
• Manage End User Services portfolio of projects, make strategic recommendations for portfolio-wide improvements and risk mitigation
• Provide project team member performance feedback to respective line manager post project completion
• Keep abreast of new trends, and changes in the IT industry
• Provides status reports and presentations to End User Services and the broader IT Operations Leadership team
• Undertakes specialized projects, studies, and assignments as requested by the End User Services Leadership team

The ideal candidate will have : PMP, Agile certification, service now, infrastructure projects

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

Himanshu Kumar

Sr. Associate Recruitment

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS :

Pay Range* : $80 - $84 per Hour

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits : Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following : Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental / vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS : Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion.

Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions :

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website : https : / / www.innovasolutions.com /

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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