IT Project Manager / Technical Project Manager at Hauppauge

Job Description

Connexion Systems & Engineering, a prominent IT and Engineering Solutions Company is currently searching for talented IT Project Manager / Technical Project Manager to join our expanding team in the Long Island, New York area. 

At Connexion we recognize that employees are the lifeblood of any organization. They are the talent that innovates, creates, and provides a companys competitive advantage. They are the heart and soul of any company.

We place our candidates with clients that understand the value of talent.  Our recruiting specialists will work with you to develop your criteria for accepting a new position, and then will locate the clients and openings that match your career objectives.

This position is responsible for managing and organizing resources so that a project is completed within a defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints. This position is tactical in nature.

The major job duties of the IT Project Manager / Technical Project Manager include but are not limited t the following responsibilities: 

• Manage all aspects of a project (e.g., new ERP system installation) from initiation through delivery
• Create and execute project work plans and revise plans as appropriate to meet the ever changing project needs and requirements 
• Perform administrative activities such as coordinating logistical issues, billing and status reporting
• Ensure work effort generates desired deliverables on time, within budget and at required performance levels
• Focus on the deliverables, milestones, and tasks for multiple projects
• Manage the effective execution of tasks/processes on a project
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately
• Keep stakeholders informed of key issues and changes which may impact expected business results
• Serve as an in¬-house project consultant. 
• Evaluating needs, vendor selection, designing RFPs, building a tool/product for company internal use
• Planning and directing implementation efforts
• Manage people and other resources indirectly as part of a cross¬functional team that is required to complete a project
• Facilitate team meetings effectively
• Keep project team members informed of changes
• Identify resources needed and assign to individuals
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
• Demonstrate experience in collecting user requirement, analyzing current business processes, and devising solutions for business process problems

IT Project Manager / Technical Project Manager

Job Requirements

PMP is plus, not required
Must understand project phases and how they interface with each other and relate to each other

Should have experience with large phase projects that touch every user at every level

Ideally looking for security background and/or experience as these projects are security based

Fairly senior person needed –  client needs strong leaders who will be presenting to senior executive management
Need someone polished who presents and speaks well
Must be a self-starter

Education / Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or global equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Typically 2 or more years of related professional project management experience.
• Must actively pursue Project Management Certification (PMP) or global equivalent (i.e. PRINCE2). Certified Associate in Project Management, (CAPM), is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Use skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Has mastered most of the basic job duties of a project manager.
• Occasional direction from manager/director is needed on some technical or procedural issues.
• General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures is required to accomplish the project.
• Excellent planning/organizational skills and techniques.
• Excellent analysis and problem solving skills.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication

Connexions mission is to provide "best in class" technology and IT staffing to our clients.  We strive to achieve excellence in technology staffing, job placement and recruiting services, while treating our clients, employees, and candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

We look forward to hearing from you!

IT Project Manager / Technical Project Manager

Country: USA, State: New York, City: Hauppauge, Company: Connexion Systems & Engineering.