IT Project Manager - REMOTE

At eXcell, we set you up for job success right from the start. Our precision recruiting process aligns the right fit for the right people. Our client is an established financial company who is looking for a IT Project Manager with strong skills in Cisco. This role can be remote or onsite in Minneapolis, MN.Responsibilities:

• End-to-end ownership of one or more Network technology projects or releases.
• Plan and effectively manage all aspects of the project or release including cost, schedule, scope, quality and project resources following the appropriate methodologies.
• Deliver an annual portfolio of moderately complex Network infrastructure and Cloud-based projects with total budgets ranging from approximately $1MM to $5MM+ through effective management of budget, schedule, scope, quality and risk.
• Accountable for project communications, milestone tracking, resource planning, financials, risk assessment and contingency planning and escalation and resolution of critical issues to project sponsor / owners.
• Provide leadership to project resources in a manner that ensures timely delivery on commitments / tasks in support of broader project deliverables.
• Identify project resource requirements including on-shore, off-shore, employee and contractor resources and work with plan sponsors to ensure adequately skilled resources are available to deliver on project commitments.
• Develop the overall project vision, approach, objectives, and key deliverables; identify / track key measures of success.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, incorporating deliverables, resource plans, milestones, accountabilities, communication plan, and timelines.
• Ensure project tracking and status are maintained appropriately. Provide regular status reporting on plan progress and ensure all company standards are followed.
• Ensure appropriate testing and quality reviews are conducted and receive sign-off.
• Create and manage the overall project readiness plan and communicate impacts to appropriate stakeholders.
• Lead and participate in regular post-implementation reviews and present project metrics to assist with evaluation of project quality.
• Log, track and escalate high priority project issues that may impact ability to deliver a quality project according to plan.
• Work effectively with business partners, vendors, and staff to develop the project agenda and ensure agreement / adoption of project objectives / deliverables by affected constituencies.
• Effectively manage client expectations and resource requirements to ensure ownership and success.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4-years) in Computer Science, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7+ years of relevant experience required.
• 3+ years successful track record of delivering Network infrastructure and Cloud-based projects that meet business objectives as well as time, budget, and quality guidelines.
• Solid understanding of business functional areas and management issues as well as the IT organizations systems and capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and to effectively manage within it.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills including with executive level presentations.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Strong routing and switching, network infrastructure hardware and software working knowledge and understanding of network firewalls and load balancers.
• Experience managing project plans, timelines, test plans, resources, and budgets.

• Successful experience driving cross-functional and cross-organizational teams to meet project objectives.
• Expert skills in project management methodologies, processes and industry standard tools.
• Proven ability to work effectively with on-shore and off-shore employee and contract resources.
• Ability to formally present project related information in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
• Ability to relate well at all levels of the organization, building rapport and maintaining collaborative relationships.