Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Job Title:
Project Manager

Location:

Phoeni, AZ
Duration: 6 Months

Project

• Moving Avaya to Web Ex.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or an IT related field

• A minimum of five (7) years of experience managing complex projects

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing complex projects
• General project management experience with large complex projects or programs
• Experience with software and infrastructure projects
• Experience with agile methodology and have run an agile software programs or projects
• Experience leading teams and facilitating meetings

• Public sector experience
• Outgoing personality

• Build and provide leadership to the project teams which typically consist of six or more members, both internal to ETI and external departments. Direct external department team members which include a combination of Deputy Directors, Appointing Authorities, management, line staff, subject matter experts, points of contact and professional services resources, including vendors.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including vendors. Serve on various committees, teams, and work groups.
• Lead and manage the successful implementation of County-wide technology projects and programs in accordance with project management standards
  • Develop project proposals, project charters, work breakdown structures, and detailed project plans.
  • Determine resource allocations for the defined project tasks and monitor tasks to completion.
  • Manage and maintain project scope, document, manage, and mitigate project risks, and manage/resolve project issues.
  • Responsible for complex budget tracking and monitoring of multimillion dollar projects which includes overseeing both internal and external employees, professional services, and vendors.

• Develop and maintain regular reports to executive leadership, project team members, and stakeholders. Effectively communicate risks, issues, and decisions in a timely and well-thought-out manner.
• Provide guidance, counsel, and support to the project team as well as the executive sponsor.
• Validate that all vendors fulfill the terms of contract and deliverables. Maintain historical project records including financial documents (e.g., timecards and invoices).
• Assist in the development of project budgets and negotiate with vendors, contractors, and others to ensure clear deliverables and accountability for performance.
• Ensure compliance with change control and quality management policies. Notify management of policy changes or exceptions in a timely manner.
• Communication skills both verbal and written are a must. Project manager must be able to communicate with executive level leaders and other managers as required. Prepares and communicates with executive steering committee.