IT-Sr Proj Mgr

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Project Manager. Position type : Contract Duration : 6 months Location : Remote As a Project Manager you will be : Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects across various functional areas. Typically, employees in this function are working towards or have achieved certification in project management. Provides subject matter expertise in areas including project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, facilitation, and other areas of expertise based on established project management techniques. Makes presentations to management on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. Ensures projects are completed on time and in scope. May manage vendor and service providers to define project scope and performance expectations. Incumbents maybe part of a project management office (PMO) in their business. Project Management roles specific to a particular functional area should be assigned to that family where appropriate (e.g. IT Project Managers should be placed in the IT Family). - The scope of work will be management of 3-5 evolving projects over a five year span as we implement a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) - The location can be telecommuter, however travel may be required for on-site workshops, etc. - The ideal candidates will have experience or knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and / or Group Purchasing Organizations - One of the three project managers will need additional experience and knowledge in Finance and Microsoft Excel to be successful managing their 3-5 evolving projects - Desired skillsets : o excellent verbal & written skills o self-starter and self-driven o excellent proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Smartsheet General Job Profile - Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed. - Works with less structured, more complex issues. - Serves as a resource to others. Job Scope and Guidelines - Assesses and interprets customer needs and requirements. - Identifies solutions to non-standard requests and problems. - Solves moderately complex problems and / or conducts moderately complex analyze - Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks. - Translates concepts into practice. - Provides explanations and information to others on difficult issues. - Coaches, provides feedback, and guides others. - Acts as a resource for others with less experience. Additional Scope and Guidelines Employees in this position should have achieved certification in project management. Minimum Educational Background - Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. -Lead or contribute to the development of program or project scope statements, in consultation with applicable stakeholders (e.g., program / project charter, Statement of Work, Business Vision Document) -Ensure alignment and understanding of program / project scope and objectives with the organization's strategic objectives and the Voice of the Customer, in consultation with applicable stakeholders -Raise awareness of any misaligment or misunderstanding of project scope and objectives with applicable stakeholders -Ensure that all impacted areas are identified, and that appropriate resources are engaged to participate in the scope definition process -Ensure that project scope, requirements and approvals comply with current governance guidelines and methodology (e.g., RSA process, Agile, Waterfall) -Monitor scope requirements and identify scope-related gaps and issues -Ensure that all project dependencies / linkages are identified (e.g., hardware, software, licensing, PRDs, budgets, timelines, regulatory due dates, contracts / NDAs, cross-project dependencies, implementation timelines) -Obtain agreement on project scope from applicable stakeholders, and ensures that requirements sign-off is obtained -Ensure that all project deliverables and success criteria are identified -Man ge / support project scope and objectives throughout the project lifecycle, as needed (e.g., revised scope definition, scope creep) -Establish / implement / comply with change management processes to drive effective project execution (e.g., launch, deployment, revisions, change control) -Identify project duration, effort, sequence, and dependencies of tasks required to meet applicable project objectives -Develop and maintain detailed project plans (including resource assignments, schedules, dependencies, etc.) -Work with resource managers to drive the identification of the skills, duration and effort required for successful project execution (e.g., resource demand planning) -Ensure that resources are acquired to meet project requirements, escalating for assistance where gaps exist -Ensure that project schedules include all tasks and activities necessary to achieve project objectives -Align resource requests with available funding and forecasted FTE allocations, identifying gaps for escalated resolution -Obtain agreement from applicable stakeholders on schedule, time management and resource plans, and negotiate changes / adjust project plans as needed -Provide project direction and performance feedback to the team or their leadership throughout the project, as appropriate -Monitor and report progress throughout the project life cycle, using appropriate project planning and scheduling tools (e.g., dashboards, metrics) -Identify and forecast variances and trends throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that project schedules and resource requirements are met (e.g., forecasted project plans / schedules vs. actual project status) -Ensure that schedule and resource changes are aligned with project scope, objectives, constraints and risks -Ensure seamless transition from project implementation to the business The ideal candidate will have : 7 years of experience 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! Mia Harpster Senior IT Recruiter PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS : Pay Range

• 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 To view the full job description please use the link below.