Project Manager II - Hybrid at Viva USA Inc.
Madison, WI 53703
About the Job
Title: Project Manager II - Hybrid
Mandatory skills:
MS Office, MS Project,
project management
information technology
Asana, MS Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, MS SharePoint
software, software selection
project management tools, information technology solution tools, change management techniques, change management tools
project management software, project management standards
agile software development, Scrum
technical projects, technology solutions, technology services, system technology
planning, monitoring, project schedules, progress, resources, project constraints, budget
development, refinement, document, communicate, implementation
PMP, project management certification
Description:
The client is looking for a Project Manager II.
Project details: This role provides direction and leadership to project teams; is responsible for project initiation and planning activities; monitoring project schedules, progress, and resources; communicating with project stakeholders, management, or other relevant parties; and project closure deliverables.
Summary
The Project Manager will lead the delivery of projects related to the client’s strategic objectives designed to deliver superior technology solutions and services to the client. This role provides direction and leadership to project teams; is responsible for project initiation and planning activities; monitoring project schedules, progress, and resources; communicating with project stakeholders, management, or other relevant parties; and project closure deliverables. This position works under general supervision; may assign duties and responsibilities to staff during coordination of project work; and reports to the Deputy Chief Information Officer.
Time and Percentages
40% Successful delivery of enterprise projects and other initiatives that support strategic direction of court system technology. Oversight over all phases of project delivery, including: leading projects from requirements definition through deployment; monitoring project constraints, including scope, timeline, and budget; motivation of project resources by providing direction and purpose; and cross-functional collaboration and communication.
20% Assist in the development or refinement organizational project management best practices to ensure the projects are completed on time and use client resources effectively.
20% Define, document, and communicate project status and constraints utilizing client project management software and standards.
10% Coordinate change management activities required for successful implementation and operationalization.
5% Establish and maintain relationships with project teams and relevant stakeholders.
5% Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, as required, to escalate project related issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Excellent knowledge of information technology solution tools for a variety of applications.
Excellent knowledge of change management techniques and tools.
Excellent knowledge of agile software development process and methodologies. Experience with Scrum is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently lead technical projects and teams.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate successfully with a variety of stakeholders, including those with divergent perspectives.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt and respond to changing work situations and environments.
Education and Experience
1 – 3 years of project management experience leading information technology implementations.
3+ years of experience in information technology or related field
Experience with project management software (Asana, MS Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience leading, directing, mentoring and influencing teams.
License and/or Certificates Required
PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:
- PM experience in software department or team – at least 3 years
- Experience working with vendors on software selection – at least 3 years
- Strong planning abilities related to projects – at least 5 years
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience leading a project for software selection for business team
- Experience leading a MS SharePoint development project with a contractor
- Contractor leading experience
Work Environment
The position generally works indoors in an office setting with temperature controls and reasonably low noise levels. Occasional travel to off-site locations is required for training, meetings, and other events.
Physical Demands
The position requires some physical effort. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and hand-eye-foot coordination. Physical demands can also include occasional reaching and feeling, and rare lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Notes
Candidates must be CURRENT residents. No relocation is allowed. The selected hire will need to be onsite for the first week for training. After that, they will need to come onsite at least 2 days each week
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at hr@viva-it.com for any complaints, comments and suggestions.
Contact Details :
Account co-ordinator: Binodh M.T, Phone : (408) 709 3343, Email: staffing10@viva-it.com
VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
staffing10@viva-it.com | http://www.viva-it.com
Mandatory skills:
MS Office, MS Project,
project management
information technology
Asana, MS Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, MS SharePoint
software, software selection
project management tools, information technology solution tools, change management techniques, change management tools
project management software, project management standards
agile software development, Scrum
technical projects, technology solutions, technology services, system technology
planning, monitoring, project schedules, progress, resources, project constraints, budget
development, refinement, document, communicate, implementation
PMP, project management certification
Description:
The client is looking for a Project Manager II.
Project details: This role provides direction and leadership to project teams; is responsible for project initiation and planning activities; monitoring project schedules, progress, and resources; communicating with project stakeholders, management, or other relevant parties; and project closure deliverables.
Summary
The Project Manager will lead the delivery of projects related to the client’s strategic objectives designed to deliver superior technology solutions and services to the client. This role provides direction and leadership to project teams; is responsible for project initiation and planning activities; monitoring project schedules, progress, and resources; communicating with project stakeholders, management, or other relevant parties; and project closure deliverables. This position works under general supervision; may assign duties and responsibilities to staff during coordination of project work; and reports to the Deputy Chief Information Officer.
Time and Percentages
40% Successful delivery of enterprise projects and other initiatives that support strategic direction of court system technology. Oversight over all phases of project delivery, including: leading projects from requirements definition through deployment; monitoring project constraints, including scope, timeline, and budget; motivation of project resources by providing direction and purpose; and cross-functional collaboration and communication.
20% Assist in the development or refinement organizational project management best practices to ensure the projects are completed on time and use client resources effectively.
20% Define, document, and communicate project status and constraints utilizing client project management software and standards.
10% Coordinate change management activities required for successful implementation and operationalization.
5% Establish and maintain relationships with project teams and relevant stakeholders.
5% Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, as required, to escalate project related issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Excellent knowledge of information technology solution tools for a variety of applications.
Excellent knowledge of change management techniques and tools.
Excellent knowledge of agile software development process and methodologies. Experience with Scrum is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently lead technical projects and teams.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate successfully with a variety of stakeholders, including those with divergent perspectives.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt and respond to changing work situations and environments.
Education and Experience
1 – 3 years of project management experience leading information technology implementations.
3+ years of experience in information technology or related field
Experience with project management software (Asana, MS Project, Visio, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience leading, directing, mentoring and influencing teams.
License and/or Certificates Required
PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:
- PM experience in software department or team – at least 3 years
- Experience working with vendors on software selection – at least 3 years
- Strong planning abilities related to projects – at least 5 years
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience leading a project for software selection for business team
- Experience leading a MS SharePoint development project with a contractor
- Contractor leading experience
Work Environment
The position generally works indoors in an office setting with temperature controls and reasonably low noise levels. Occasional travel to off-site locations is required for training, meetings, and other events.
Physical Demands
The position requires some physical effort. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and hand-eye-foot coordination. Physical demands can also include occasional reaching and feeling, and rare lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Notes
Candidates must be CURRENT residents. No relocation is allowed. The selected hire will need to be onsite for the first week for training. After that, they will need to come onsite at least 2 days each week
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at hr@viva-it.com for any complaints, comments and suggestions.
Contact Details :
Account co-ordinator: Binodh M.T, Phone : (408) 709 3343, Email: staffing10@viva-it.com
VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
staffing10@viva-it.com | http://www.viva-it.com