Technical Project Manager - Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

- Project Manager

Job ID: 974185

Chicago ,

Illinois

Job Type:

Contract

Added - 06/17/24
Job Description

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a

Project Manager

Position type: Contract
Duration: 24 months
Location: HYBRID in Downtown CHICAGO
(US Citizen or Green Card Holders only, No visa sponsorship or C2C)
PROJECT MANAGER

Under general supervision, fulfills a lead role in ensuring that projects and programs overseen by the PMO are defined, planned, implemented, and operated successfully, particularly where Information Services (IS) resources are required.
The company is currently undergoing a Digital Transformation, involving the integration of digital technologies into every aspect of the organization. A significant aspect of the transformation is reimagining the current accreditation model to establish a novel outcomes-based model for accreditation.
The focus of this position will be to project manage the creation and establishment of a multi-faceted accreditation ecosystem.
Experience with Application Development, Infrastructure projects and Business Operational workflow and processes is required.
The Project Manager ensures success through detailed and thorough management of projects and programs in accordance with the PMO’s methodology, as well as by serving as a valued resource to other departments.
The Project Manager will play a critical role in leading and overseeing complex projects, ensuring they are delivered successfully and within scope, time, and budget constraints. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to drive the achievement of strategic business goals.
Expertise in project management methodologies and the ability to mentor and guide junior project managers will be essential in this role. The projects will involve managing both internal and external resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and manage small-to-medium scale projects from initiation through
closure; develop and maintain comprehensive project plans using Microsoft Project Professional and Web Application, schedules, budgets, deliverables, communication plans, risk logs, action logs, status reports, and performance metrics from concept through the full project life cycle; ensure project objectives are met and stakeholders are satisfied. • Act as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, develops, maintains, and evolves reporting project dashboards based on standard methodologies, processes, project management tools, and reporting metrics such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to communicate project status updates to appropriate stakeholders addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
• Works with the PMO, IS, and departmental staff members to identify, document, and adhere to project requirements, financial management, and delivery, while simultaneously engaging in resource capacity planning and allocation for projects so expectations are clear, requirements are defined, risks are identified, and appropriate levels of support are provided.
• Collaborate with resource managers to ensure the availability and allocation of necessary project resources; monitor and optimize resource utilization to maximize project efficiency.
• Oversees and manages multiple projects within the IS Department simultaneously.
• Plans change management tasks required for the organization to accept, adapt, and support initiatives, including effective communication, adequate training/ coaching, and documentation.
• Working closely with the Director, PMO, advances the maturity of the PMO by continuously improving the effectiveness of project management, PMO services, and PMO methodology.
• Supports creation of templates and editing of guidelines and procedures, while validating appropriate documentation associated with projects are accurate and complete in accordance with established PMO guidelines; provides support to IS and other departments to ensure compliance with PMO guidelines and procedures for new projects.
• Continuously assess and enhance project management processes, methodologies, and tools within the PMO.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers within the PMO and from other departments, fostering their professional growth and development while a collaborative and high-performing project team environment.
• Coordinates the efforts of project team members and third-party contractors and/or consultants to deliver projects on time.
• Manages vendor relationships, including working with external counterparts to ensure PMO standards are met, invoicing is appropriate, and ultimate project success.
• Provides support to the IS and other departments to ensure compliance with PMO guidelines, procedures, and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, management information services (MIS), health, or a related field.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
• Three years’ proven experience as a project manager, preferably in a role within a PMO, with program, project, and/ or portfolio management at the organizational level and reporting to senior leadership.
• Three years’ experience using delivery methodologies and/ or tools.
• Three years’ experience managing organizational projects.
• Three years’ experience writing business requirements and driving change management initiatives across an organization.

Preferred
•

Master’s degree in business management, management information services (MIS), health, or a related field.
• Five years’ project management experience in business operations, MIS, health, or a related field.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Program Management Professional (PgMP), or another relevant credible credential (e.g., Prosci Organizational Change Management (CCP), Association of Change Management Professionals Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), Risk Management Professional (RMP), etc.).
• Experience leading multiple simultaneous projects.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SETS, AND ABILITIES
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies, including experience in Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, and ability to assess the best project management methodology for successful project delivery.
• Strong computer and technical skills, including advanced expertise with the Microsoft Suite of software, specifically Project Professional, Project Web Application, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook, as well as a demonstrated aptitude for learning new specialized software tools.
• Strong professional, interpersonal, customer service, and oral communication skills with all levels of staff and management.

Are there specific projects that the PM would be assigned to initially?

There are current projects in place for Digital Transformation (

[1]

) as well as internal operational projects through the PMO (2).
Could you share the type of projects they will be managing (Application Development or Infrastructure) ?

Qualified candidates will be required to know Azure architecture; however the types of projects span cloud software as well as internal operational workflows and processes.
Should this person have a combination of application development and infrastructure experience or is strictly infrastructure experience acceptable?

Yes, a combination of both, as well as business operational workflows and processes.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*:

$65-$75/hr w2
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA – Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
ClearlyRated Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS
Website : https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions

is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [email protected]

or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Job ID: 974185

Chicago ,

Illinois

Job Type:

Contract

Added - 06/17/24

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