Senior Project Manager
Tampa, Florida USA
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SUMMARY:
This position is at the client's location in Tampa, FL. IT system conversion with Network upgrade and Data Center relocation. Heavy travel is expected (<75%)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Manage the system conversion while strictly adhering to the customer's internal processes.
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Manage the Data Center relocation and infrastructure upgrade activities
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Manage the implementation of the BI system
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Works as part of the customer's technology transformation program. Reports to the Program Manager
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Communicates program/project status to key stakeholders and senior management of overall status against constraints (scope, cost, and schedule)
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Ensures project full achievement of the established KPIs
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Management of vendors (telecom, infrastructure, software)
LEADERSHIP
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Maintains a permanent leadership posture throughout the customer engagement
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Exudes confidence and inspires through communication, knowledge, actions, and ability to resolve conflict
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Is proactive in all aspects of the daily task engagement
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Risk averse posture is key.
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Utterly committed to Customer success
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Ability to build, nurture, and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization from IT staff to senior/executive management.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/MIS/Business Administration required.
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MBA preferred.
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10+ years of project management utilizing project management methodologies in successively more responsible leadership roles required - preferably in large technology organizations
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Prior experience leading global, enterprise-wide implementations involving implementation partners preferred.
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PMP certification required.
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Lean & Six Sigma certification or completed training preferred.
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Agile/Scrum certification is a plus
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Strong negotiating, influencing, and conflict resolution skills