Data-Core Systems, Inc. is a provider of information technology, consulting and business process services. We offer breakthrough tech solutions and have worked with companies, hospitals, universities and government organizations. A proven partner with a passion for client satisfaction, we combine technology innovation, business process expertise and a global, collaborative workforce that exemplifies the future of work. For more information about Data-Core Systems, Inc., please visit https://datacoresystems.com/.

Data-Core Systems Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to be a part of our Consulting team. You will participate and effectively contribute to the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies. You will provide technical expertise and systems design for individual initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work with other SME consultants from our existing team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manages multiple organization-wide initiatives and projects involving emerging technology.
• Develops the approach, objectives, and goals; builds and manages a project team; establishes timelines; and manages program and project budgets that support the overall vision and mission of the PTC.
• Researches and stays abreast of external technological market shifts and trends and translates them into opportunities for IT improvements and advancements.
• Develops recommendations and implements changes to IT’s proactive short-term and long-term plans, goals, and programs to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proactively engages technological subject matter experts in high-level solution determination and direction-setting.
• Routinely interfaces with internal committees to determine priorities, develop project action plans, facilitate approvals, and work across organizational boundaries to deliver project solutions that meet the objectives of those groups.
• Supports strategic planning and execution of multi-year initiatives that may involve multiple interrelationships and complexities.
• Manages, consults, and provides direction of the IT department’s Technology Vision Roadmap and organization-wide goals of the PTC involving technology in consultation with other IT leaders and staff.
• Prepares management plans and communications for new initiatives and innovation efforts.
• Develops and implements methods for team communications and progress reporting.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate, sets clear standards for outcomes, and provides feedback.
• Conducts change impact and stakeholder analyzes to understand the effects of a proposed IT change on the PTC.
• Identifies potential risks associated with the changes and formulates mitigation/change strategies.
• Builds relationships and maintains professional liaison with internal/external staff and consultants, other transportation agencies, new and existing relationships with professional organizations and emerging technology partnerships, and key vendors.
• Ensures the proper and timely promotion of PTC initiatives and programs to appropriate stakeholder groups.
• Develops and maintains monitoring and tracking tools needed to measure and understand the execution and success of projects/programs.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience in technology, engineering, or planning, with at least two (2) years of experience in project management;
  OR
  Six (6) years of experience in technology, engineering, or planning, with at least two (2) years of experience in project management AND a bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, planning, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.