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Our client, a leading provider of computing, applications management, IT procurement, network, and telecommunications services to public organizations, is looking to hire a Project Management Specialist.
Key Responsibilities. Directs, controls, administers, and manages an enhancement or development of small to medium size project(s). . Accountable for the approval and sign-off of the program plan with customer representatives, such as portfolio managers, and all affected program stakeholders. . Accountable for management of scope for the program and gaining agreement and approval of scope changes with customer representatives and affected stakeholders Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and customer representatives Direct work planning and scheduling design work Manage, and track the program progress against the program plan Serve as the primary point of contact for all program-related issues and resolution of issues Coordinate and present proposals to agencies as necessary Identify and manage program risk and develops risk mitigation strategies, track to closure Ensure team leads adjust and revise estimates when necessary Anticipate issues and proactively address them. Resolve conflicts with sensitivity and tact Coordinate the establishment of program standards and program specific procedures with team leads Responsible for project compliance with standards and procedures Responsible for the capture and reporting of required program management metrics Responsible to tailor and baseline all program templates Develop and facilitate achievement of program service commitments and performance metrics. . Ensure that tasks provide value and support the strategic direction of the program and meet service commitments; conduct reviews with agencies Accountable for the final program management evaluation review with stakeholders for approval upon program completion Communicate effectively with customers and software / hardware suppliers supporting the State as appropriate Identify and track issues Balance workload with program members capacity. . Communicate to team members how their work assignments relate to and help achieve program objectives Plan program specific training and orientation needs The Project Management Specialist is the individual ultimately responsible for projects. . The Project Management Specialist s primary responsibility is to drive the entire project/program from start to finish. . The Project Management Specialist must ensure that the project/program is completed on schedule and that the final product meets the business, technical standards and policies This role also includes an additional skills that involve completing BRDs. This individual will support multiple types of projects (hardware, infrastructure, software/app dev or enterprise) simultaneously. . Prior management of resources and team members is a factor in this role.Requirements and Skills. PMS3. Years of Relevant Experience: 3+ years managing IT projects. Education: 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience required (3 years for every year of degree). PMP Certification preferredWho is Calance?Calance is a global IT company with operations in the United States, Canada and India. Over the years, Calance has grown organically and has acquired numerous successful IT Services firms along the way. As a result, the company today is a mix of diverse cultures, talents and expertise that collaborate globally to bring our best capabilities and thinking to clients. Calance also offers benefits which includes Medical, Dental, Vision care and 401K.Calance - the place to grow.www.calance.comVacancy expired!