Associate Project Manager - Midwest

Associate Project Manager/Project Administrator

 

ABOUT COLUMN TECHNOLOGIES

Column Technologies, Inc. provides infrastructure management solutions to help our clients manage the quality and delivery of IT Services. We offer expertise in process consulting, system design, implementation and training. We use a mix of Best Practice Methodologies, including ITIL and Prince2. Column has delivered over 600 successful service management solutions for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to small businesses. We are the ideal strategic partner for service delivery and support. For more information about Column, visit www.columnit.com .  If interested in this position please email resume to ltesmer@columnit.com and put Associate Project Manager in subject line.

Project Administration

 Assist Project Management Group with monitoring, administering and auditing medium, large projects being managed within the PMO ensuring all Project Management policies and practices are being followed focusing on:Project Status Reports Customer Status Reporting is being developed and distributedInternal Status Reporting is being developed and distributedProject DocumentsAll required PMO documentation is being stored on Corporate Sharepoint All documents requiring signatures are being signed by appropriate Column and client personnelProject Change ControlAll projects are following PMO and QA department processes and standardsProject AccountingTime and expense information being entered, tracked, and reporting correctly on a weekly basisBurn sheets are being developed, updated and distributed to the customer on a weekly basisInvoicing for projects is being setup, executed and accurate on a weekly basisProject Scheduling/ResourcingAll projects are developing, updating and following MS Project schedulesAll resourcing information is being reported and updated to the Column Resource ManagerProject Milestone Signoff/CloseAll projects are following PMO processes and standardsAssist in documenting processes and participating in process improvement efforts

 

Project Management

 Provide project management for small scaled projects ensuring effective communications with project team members, to the customer, and with Column Management:

 Create and execute project work plansRevise work plans as appropriate – and according to Column’s approved process - to meet changing needs and requirements.Identify project resources as needed and assign individual responsibilities.Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to clientEffectively apply our PRINCE2 methodology and enforces project standardsPrepare for engagement reviews and execute quality assurance proceduresMinimize our exposure and risk on each projectEnsure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriatelyEnsure the Column’s overall strength and reputatioProject AccountingTrack and reports project team hours and expenses on a weekly basisManage the project budgetDetermine appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivablesFollow up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoicesAnalyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilizationProvide weekly project burn sheets in the Column formatProject CloseoutConduct Project Close out activitiesResponsible for the creation, review, and getting sign off the Project Completion formCommunicationFacilitate team and client meetings effectivelyKeep project team well informed of changes within the customer organizationEffectively communicate relevant project information to superiorsDeliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations in support of project successResolve and/or escalates issues in a timely fashionUnderstand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfullyTechnical UnderstandingPossesses a thorough understanding of our capabilitiesMaintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagementsAlign with PM Group and assist in various activities supporting project management team

 

 

Characteristics of a Column Associate Project Manager/Project Administrator

 Must be personableMust be organizedMust be detail orientatedMust be analyticalEffective communicatorMust follow the prescribed Column PRINCE2 PM processMust be excellent with documentationMust be interested in the field (Be a student of the industry)Strong follow up skillsMust be able to anticipate problemsStrong problem solver/trouble shooterMust be stern and flexible based on the situation

Required Knowledge

· Education: Associate degree or certification in IT related field

· At least one year of project management experience required

· Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills

· Ability to effectively lead a small team of consultants is required.

· Must be able to work independently under general direction or within a team

· Certification in project management a plus