IS Project Planning Specialist wth MS Project Server experience

As a member of the IS Project Office the work for this position typically involves developing and maintaining complex MS Project Schedules, assisting project managers analyze project status, distributing project metrics reports and maintaining project team web sites..  Work requires sufficient expertise to organize details, taking into account cascading dependencies in reflecting/validating project status at any given time.Responsibilities:·  Coordinate project activities and deliverables under the supervision of an IS project manager.·  Based on input from the project manager or the project team, develops, produces, and maintains documents such as project schedules, issues/action item list, status reports, project documentation, presentation aids, spreadsheets, charts, templates, models, and other hard-copy materials of similar scope and complexity; determines most appropriate information source(s), gathers data and determines appropriate methodology for producing desired result.·  Monitors the status of ongoing work, projects, assignments, surveys and other activities; prepares ongoing activity reports which reflect project status, schedules and risks, team activities, change control and issue identification, tracking and resolution.·  Using project management software, tracks individual and collective activities and progress on tasks as well as adherence to project plants.  Using expertise to organize details taking into account cascading dependencies in reflecting/validating project status at any given time. ·  Sets up and maintains distribution lists and coordinates the dissemination of various materials to a wide range of managers/team members; documents production efforts and products developed to establish a permanent record of processes and results attained.  Manages or supports Sharepoint site to facilitate communications and sharing of documentation related to project(s).·  Maintains on-going communication with key managers and team leaders to coordinate meetings/assignments/deadlines, exchange information, update records, or to get clarification with respect to specific matters. ·  Advice higher level authority of issues; conveys corrective plan of action to interested parties and follows up periodically to determine current status/disposition. ·  Complete other task as directed by the Manager, IS Project Office. Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: § Ability to implement project management methodology and key industry practices with moderate direction.§ Ability to operate PC and database/project management tools as required by the position.§ Strong knowledge, understanding, and skill using Microsoft Project.  Knowledge and Experience with MS Project Server (preferred).§ Prioritization and organization skills in order to meet deadlines and multiple demands.§ Ability to formulate a sound conclusion and recommend optimal course of action based on analysis.§ Strong project management skills, operating as part of a team organizing, planning and execution large scale projects. § Knowledge in standards, practices and techniques of project management demonstrating working knowledge of project methodologies.§ Knowledge of information sources relevant to project team objectives and methodologies for researching data, processes, systems and approaches. § Strong verbal and written communication skills. § Demonstrated ability to multitask, supporting more than one project at a time.  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:   Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field. Additionally qualifying work experience may be substituted for the Degree requirement.Experience:  Four years of progressively responsible related work experience. System One Consultants receive competitive wages, as well as an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and more!  We welcome non-local candidates to apply; however expense reimbursement for onsite interviews and relocation assistance are not available. Company: System One Location: 17033 Salary: 45.00 - 52.00 USD /hourLong term contract Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Job Category: IT/Software Development Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education: Bachelor's Degree Company: System One