Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will lead project lifecycles from inception to close, including requirements definition, resource scheduling, cost accounting, invoicing, coordination and project delivery with all parties involved.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee, train, assist and develop the Project staff
Manage professional services projects within a geographic area, as assigned
Manage all projects via a repeatable, organized process
Support customer-facing meetings
Manage customer requirements gathering, task prioritization and schedule development
Manage project-related accounting operations including cost accounting, invoicing and reconciliation
Ensure schedule deadlines are met, on time, and within budget
Assist sales personnel in identifying and closing new opportunities for ePlus
Provide technical knowledge and support to project teams, vendors, and customers.
Develop best practices and deliver full-scale project plans, progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, associated communication documents, and presentations.
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
Proactively manage change in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendation report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Expected to be self-motivated to learn new and upcoming technologies and to keep knowledge current.
Ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively, and independently under minimal supervision.
MUST BE willing to travel up to 25% based on project needs.
Your Corporate Responsibilities:

Internal Control responsibilities vary by role and are subject to change. Please discuss your individual internal control responsibilities with your immediate supervisor on a regular basis.

Handle confidential matters and information professionally
Conduct business in a professional, competent and ethical manner
Adhere to corporate policies and procedures
Job Knowledge/Skills:

Oversee, train, assist and develop the Project staff
Manage professional services projects within a geographic area, as assigned
Manage all projects via a repeatable, organized process
Support customer-facing meetings
Manage customer requirements gathering, task prioritization and schedule development
Manage project-related accounting operations including cost accounting, invoicing and reconciliation
Ensure schedule deadlines are met, on time, and within budget
Assist sales personnel in identifying and closing new opportunities for ePlus
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field preferred
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent.
Minimum 4+ years of project management or IT Management experience
Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating and/supporting IT business processes.
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) or other best practices certification is a plus.
Previous VAR (Value Added Reseller) experience preferred.
Experience in the Telecommunications industry preferred.
Experience in the Service Provider industry (LEC, CLEC, ILEC, ISP, or similar), Data Center, Network Security, Optical Networking, IP, WAN, Routing, Switching, and Electrical Co-Op networks is preferred.
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, Fortinet, and other manufacturers is preferred.
Knowledge of network terminology, related installation, and industry products is preferred.
Technical aptitude and familiarity with the design and deployment of complex networking projects.
Position Specifics:

The base salary range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $75,000 and $115,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions and discretionary bonuses, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Physical Requirements of Position:

Ability of finger dexterity to be used primarily to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects or pinching fingers together. Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and / or fingers. Speech ability must be at a level where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing ability must be at a level to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Visual ability must be average with ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. Physical strength for sedentary work with sitting most of the time. May have to exert or lift up to 10 – 20 pounds of force occasionally.

ePlus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ePlus promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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