Experienced IT Project Manager

Experienced IT Project Manager



(Position is physically based in New Orleans, LA)


If you are looking for an exciting job opportunity, this is the position for you!  We are seeking an Experienced Project Manager to drive custom enterprise software solutions within Microsoft-centric technology environments.

This is primarily a consulting position, so substantial travel will be required.
Description:

Project Managers should have a mix of advanced project management, business analysis, technology, and strategic business acumen skills. The role requires both deep project management skills in a consultative context and “street smarts” related to managing projects with a high degree of complexity and many moving parts. They consistently demonstrate the ability to engage in senior level business and technology decision maker discussions related to agility, business value, and end to end technology projects. They are key enablers for other team members, and have a passion for the customer which is demonstrated through professionalism and striving for excellence in all aspects of the customer experience.

The Project Manager applies solid project management and leadership skills and experience in delivering projects on-time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction. They must have proven experience managing all aspects of technology projects from conception to production operations and support: scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, customer expectations/satisfaction, and team management (cross functional, cross organizational). This includes managing multi-phase/ multi-dimensional/ multi-resource projects to conclusion while maintaining high customer satisfaction in a highly matrixed organization.


Qualifications:

- Minimum of 4 years relevant working experience including a minimum of 2 yearsin Information technology and 2 years managing projects for large,complex customers

- Sales and delivery experience of service-based solutions (management consulting, strategic planning, etc.)

- Product/Technology Knowledge - Hands-on experience in several of the following technologies: project management tools (ideally MS Project), application development, and infrastructure deployment.

- Sales/Presentation Skills - Demonstrates effective selling and business resource skills, effective group presentations, and effective oral and written communication skills

- BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience

- Frequent travel (up to 70%) is an integral part of this job, as are high levels of recognition and visibility.

- Preferred certifications will include PMI’s PMP, MCSx, ITIL, CISSP, CCIE and/or ISSEP.

- The ideal candidate will be both capable and eager to work cross-functionally in Business Analysis roles when engagements can benefit from this versatility.  The Business Analyst is the individual who has the primary responsibility to elicit, analyze, validate, specify, verify, and manage the real needs (requirements and functionality) of the project stakeholders, including customers and end users.

Additional Detail


Pre-Sales, Engagement and Project Management:

- Accountable for overall project management time lines, communications and tracking to deployment velocity goals.

- Responsible for interfacing with a plethora of external resources including partners, internal services and customer stakeholders.

- Participate in customer sales briefings as needed and assist in the development of presentations to communicate schedule related criteria.

- Participate in the RFP/RFI processes to determine the schedule and risk/dependencies that exist to enable the sales team to put forth our “Best and Final Offer.”

- Translate business requirements into schedule requirements for inclusion in contracts and/or statements of work (SOW). In some cases Project Managers will also assist in contract negotiations and engagement management.

- Provide weekly project activity and status to customer, partner and CS stakeholders.

Program Management:
- Responsible for maintaining communications & relations with Program Managers and Service Management as needed.

- Serve as focal point for dissemination of project related information concerning customer requirements; including major milestones, dependencies, risks and blackout dates.

- Provide ongoing program management integration with the other PMs - serve as the communication bridge between the customer, partner and CS Service management.

- Conduct brown bags and training sessions to assist others in better understanding how changes in process and use of project management technology and best practices can streamline our business and position us to scale the business.

- Deliver articulate and effective strategic presentations to audiences of all sizes. The role requires an individual who is resourceful, confident under pressure, and has demonstrated skill in both political management and expectation management.

Communications:

- Responsible for proactive communications & relationship building with internal and and field teams.

- Responsible for developing messages & communications required to successfully convey project status, dependencies and risks in a language that resonates with the intended audience.

- Responsible for effective communication with accounts team members and management

- Act as a subject matter expert assisting the internal service members in the definition and development of service and/or solution offerings.

- Drive technical awareness regarding project management, particular products, solutions delivery and design best practices.

Key Contacts:
- Continuous Systems Senior Management

- Sales & Engagement team

- Busines Analysis team

- Development team

- Partner resources

- Continuous Systems Customers




About Us:



Continuous Systems was founded in early 2005 to cater to the IT needs of a wide range of government and industry verticals.

Our Mission: "To deliver IT-based systems and services that enable business continuity and save our customers time and money through improved operating efficiencies."

Continuous Systems' capabilities span the software system life cycle: Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering & Process Optimization, Software Architecture, Design, Implementation, Operations/Maintenance, Migration, and Project Management.

To accomplish these, Continuous Systems has a unique team of both technical and business professionals to differentiate the company’s market position and core competency set. We can communicate with clients in terms of business objectives and problems in their language and deliver optimized state-of-the-art IT solutions.



Continuous Systems' staff consists of professionals who have experience in a wide range of IT deployments, are experts in the latest production-worthy information technologies, and are business professionals with working knowledge of government and multiple private sector industries. We embrace the fact that our people and customers are our greatest assets.

Last but not least, Continuous Systems pursues and hires only the best people available. Why?  Because our customers and high performers like you want to be able to count on their team members, and that's a great environment to work in. 

Let's get IT done right, together!







Notes:



This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.




All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. However, existing authorization to work in the US and the ability and willingness to obtain a federal government security clearance are required.




Excellent benefits are available, and salary is commensurate with experience.







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