Implementation Project Manager / OPS4797

View all Sungard Availability Services jobs Implementation Project Manager / OPS4797 Position Description:Alternate locations: Thornton, CO or Philadelphia, PA • Work with Central Operations Complex Technical team in the implementation of the customers technical solution • Ensure contract compliance by raising appropriate issues to Account Executives and Sales Managers, ensuring all services noted in contract are delivered in a timely fashion, and contract has been approved by Legal.• Gather technical requirements from customer for system/application installation• Participate in Design Review meetings – provide feedback on technical feasibility of proposed solution• Develop and maintain effective implementation plans.• Coordinate effective project planning meetings• Coordinate and facilitate project kick off meetings.• Coordinate and facilitate weekly status meetings with client and implementation team.• Document and track open issues for client and project team.• Assist in the directing of activities of the implementation team.• Maintain new business transition documents by ensuring all client information/documentation is stored in central repository, and client folders are up to date and contain correct data.• Communicate project status to clients/staff.• Provide project management support during pre/post sales process.• Adhere to departmental process/procedures.• Provide guidance and mentoring to Implementation Project Manager staff I and II.• Special projects as requiredQualifications:• College Degree preferred but will consider applicants with equivalent work-related experience with a minimum educational requirement of a H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent • Strong analysis skills, ability to evaluate customer requirements and modify existing solution• Ability to learn new system/application requirements quickly• BS in Computer Science or related work experience required.• Min of 8 years as information systems project lead required.• Detailed knowledge of Operating Systems fundamentals.• Certification in operating system or network protocol (e.g. CNE/CNA).• Strong Project Management and organizational skills.• Strong written/oral communications skills.• PMP Certification desired• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.• Ability to work on multiple tasks/project simultaneously.• Strong PC skills (Windows, Notes, Excel, Microsoft Project, Visio).• Ability to work independently.• Experience in application development, implementing vendor packages, and managing resources in a matrix environment highly desired.• Experience in leading multiple information systems projects through Project Life Cycle.SUNGARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V