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As a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing strategic infrastructure projects, with a focus on the upcoming MS Server/SQL Upgrade initiative.. Effectively communicate to team members and stakeholders via PMO project update vehicles including the PPM tool, Steering Committees, Executive Portfolio Review Meetings, CIO meetings, and regularly scheduled Project Status Meetings. Advanced understanding of IT Project Management principles and techniques. Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or a related field; Graduate Degree desired. Experience required with Clarity, MS Project, or a similar PPM tool

infrastructure project manager

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, STAND 8, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in LA, Atlanta, New York, Raleigh, and more. As a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing strategic infrastructure projects, with a focus on the upcoming MS Server/SQL Upgrade initiative. This role requires a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of experience, strong infrastructure expertise, and a background in application implementation. Responsibilities <ul><li>Plan, monitor, control and execute project and program delivery</li><li>Ensure consistency and adherence to PMO operational standards and processes</li><li>Drive successful outcomes via effective issue and risk management</li><li>Effectively communicate to team members and stakeholders via PMO project update vehicles including the PPM tool, Steering Committees, Executive Portfolio Review Meetings, CIO meetings, and regularly scheduled Project Status Meetings</li><li>Develop and maintain project, program and/or PMO operational metrics and status reporting</li><li>Maintain a pipeline of project management professionals to quickly respond to organizational needs for resources</li><li>Strive for excellence in forecasting project effort and non-effort time and project financials</li><li>Fulfill generic demand in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain organizational performance standards on project related data quality</li><li>Leverage analytics to drive improved outcomes </li></ul>Guidance <ul><li>Successfully executes with minimal direction; good discretion on when to seek out help</li><li>Executes goals and strategy within an increasing area of responsibility.</li><li>Plans and implements projects involving major change efforts.</li><li>Uses experience, innovation and judgment to make decisions that may be based on partial information. </li></ul>Relationships <ul><li>Contributes to PMO results through quality of delivery and ability to execute</li><li>Contributes to the organization's thought leadership on project delivery and continual improvement.</li><li>Build consensus yet adhere to standards</li><li>Ensures understanding of issues by executive decision makers.</li><li>Provide consultation, influence decisions, and identify and resolve critical issues. </li></ul>Requirements And Qualifications <ul><li>10 years total of Project Management experience.</li><li>Agile/Iterative and Digital experience highly desired.</li><li>Advanced understanding of IT Project Management principles and techniques</li><li>Experience in managing change and engaging team members, ability to provide direction and leadership to others</li><li>Strong facilitation and communication skills.</li><li>Certifications in PMP and/or Agile related desired.</li><li>Expertise in managing large and complex projects</li><li>Integrates deep subject matter expertise with:</li><li>Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or a related field; Graduate Degree desired</li><li>In-depth knowledge of standards, methodologies and trends</li><li>Able to manage a large and diverse team of technical team members</li><li>Able to effectively manage project managers and work with stakeholders at various levels in the organization</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Experience required with Clarity, MS Project, or a similar PPM tool</li><li>Experience developing detailed and complex project plans is a must.</li><li>Problem Solving</li><li>Develops creative solutions to complex problems related to project management through in-depth analysis, critical thinking, coordination with key stakeholders, team members and the generation of options.</li><li>Leverages quantitative and qualitative information to problem solving </li></ul>The US base range for this contract position is $65-$70/hour. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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