BMC Remedy Project Manager- LA or San Diego Based Role

 

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume as a MS Word or PDF document to mwish@columnit.com and write "BMC Remedy Project Manager - Southern CA" in the subject line. This is a permanent position only- no contractors. We will not be working with outside staffing firms on this position. PMP or Prince2 Certifications Preferred.

Column Technologies provides infrastructure management solutions to help our clients manage the quality and delivery of IT Services.  We offer expertise in process consulting, system design and implementation, application development, customer support, hosting, remote administration, and training in products, processes, and ITIL best practices.

Our commitment to quality has enabled us to expand nationally and achieve a compounded annual growth rate averaging 60% per year, with a direct employee-hire ratio of 95%. In 2006, Inc. Magazine honored Column Technologies with a place on the Inc. 500 list, identifying Column as one of the fastest growing privately owned business.

We use a mix of Best Practice Methodologies, including ITIL and Prince2. Column Technologies has delivered over 500 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 Technologies, visit www.columnit.com.

Column Technologies is seeking a Project Manager to join our team.

Project Management Competencies

Project ManagementCreates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

·  Revise work plans as appropriate – and according to Column’s approved process - to meet

changing needs and requirements.Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. Effectively applies our PRINCE2 methodology and enforces project standards. Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. Minimizes our exposure and risk on project. Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. Ensure the Column’s overall strength and reputation. Project Accounting Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis. Manages project budget. Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project. Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices. Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization. Provide weekly project burn sheets in the Column format.

·  Project Closeout

o Conduct Project Close out activities

o Responsible for the creation, review, and getting sign off the Project Completion form

 

Financial Management Understands our pricing model and billing procedures. Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization. Assures project legal documents are completed and signed. Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.

CommunicationFacilitates team and client meetings effectively. Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors. Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Technical UnderstandingPossesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities. Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

Professional Qualities

Leadership Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor. Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests. Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence. Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. Manages the process of innovative change effectively. Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

Teamwork Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions. Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.

 

Client Management Manages day-to-day client interaction. Sets and manages client expectations. Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties. Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.

PM Characteristics:

·  Must be personable

·  Must be organized

·  Must be detail orientated

·  Must be analytical

·  Effective communicator

·  Must follow the prescribed Column PRINCE2 PM process

·  Must be excellent with documentation

·  Must be interested in the field (Be a student of the industry)

·  Strong follow up skills

·  Must be able to anticipate problems

·  Strong problem solver/trouble shooter

·  Must be stern and flexible based on the situation

Candidates must be willing and able to:

·  Work remotely (usually from home) or on Client Sites much or most of the time, coordinating with managers and colleagues who are dispersed over a wide geographic area

·  Travel approximately 75% of the time

·  Take, at company expense, training classes in Remedy software administration and the PRINCE2 project management methodology; and, if not already certified, take classes for and pass the ITIL Foundations examination

 

Working benefits include:

·  Flexibility to telecommute when not on client sites

·  Leading new directions in IT service support and delivery

·  Driving challenging projects for global companies

·  Cutting edge training programs

·  Competitive pay and bonus programs

·  Health, disability and life insurance, paid vacation as well 401K benefits with an unlimited match

 

Column Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit all resumes to mwish@columnit.com

*Only appropriate candidates will be contacted.