Information Technology Project Manager

21Tech, LLC. is seeking a Project Manager to support our Client in Glendale, AZ.

This is a hybrid ongoing long-term contract. You must be in the Glendale, AZ, area and be able to work onsite 3 times a week with no H1B Visa status. Hourly rate up to $65. NO C2C.

Job Summary:

Manages a portfolio of information technology projects of varying scope, size, and complexity for our Client and provides technical expertise supporting projects.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, organizes, and leads large scale and/or complex technology projects composed of cross departmental and cross functional team members, in support of project requirements, deadlines and budget constraints; provides leadership and guidance to team members.
• Works directly with departments to understand and document project business requirements.
• Ensures projects are prioritized based on business needs and delivered on-time and within budget.
• Schedules resources across multiple projects based on priorities and urgency and acquires project management resources from outside the City when justified.
• Prepares and/or reviews detailed bid specifications and Requests for Proposals, contracts, Council Communications, and change orders; evaluates bids and recommends the selection of vendors; participates in selecting contract employees.
• Provides or presents periodic project status updates as well as project team and budget activities to the stakeholders.
• Provides technical information, guidance, and support to Client departments, management, leadership, and employees as needed.
• Collaborates and integrates with vendor implementation teams to configure or customize software and resolve technical issues.
• Conducts project assessments to ensure designed results meet the client's needs, goals, and user requirements.
• Maintains a high level of current knowledge regarding systems, technology, and communications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Current industry trends and best practices.
• System development lifecycle used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.
• Project Management principles, concepts, and practices, including application of project and program management tools and processes, resource allocation, and project prioritization and staffing.
• Systems analysis methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting and purchasing.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, integrate, and manage systems installation, configuration and administrative projects.
• Establish and maintain project schedules.
• Identify information management issues and opportunities.
• Analyze problems and alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Set priorities and allocate resources to most effectively meet needs in a timely manner.
• Prepare and/or present clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a good command of the English language.
• Exercise sound independent judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, vendors, and others encountered in the course of the work.
• Commute 3 days per week to the Glendale, AZ office.

Special Requirements:

• Industry-standard certification(s) as appropriate.