Technical Project Manager - SGA Inc.

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Technical Project Manager for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Irving, TX, Tampa, FL, Jacksonville, FL, New Castle, DE, Jersey City, NJ or New York, NY.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for managing initiatives, engaging with Security Operations, Public Cloud Operations and Engineering teams, DC teams, Application Teams, Systems and Database Admins teams to deliver on business requirements.
• Expectations of this role:
  • Driving to successful outcomes within a given timeline
  • Gathering business requirements
  • Coordination of standard CISO solution designs
  • Coordination of security /risk policies with security teams
  • Coordination with operations and engineering teams on issues as they arise
  • Managing project documentation in accordance with CPPMS (CISO Program and Project Management Procedure)
• Lead and oversee strategic projects from initiation to completion
• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining timeliness and deliverables
• Implement risk management strategics anticipate potential obstacles
• Monitor and report project progress ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints
• Identify and manage to the critical path and milestones of a schedule
• Identify risks and issues, which impact program and project deliverables with follow through on mitigation, resolution and path to green
• Closely monitor project progress and ensure timely completion
• Adhere to firm's project management processes and procedures
• Direct the communication of status and issues to direct manager and Program Manager in a timely manner as expected
• Work with stakeholders to ensure project scope definition to meet business objectives
• Prepare and report project status on a regular basis, including metrics needed for various risk groups
• Escalations to management and business as required
• Coordination of global virtual teams working across multiple time zones / regions: NAM, EMEA, ASPAC, LATAM
• Data Center Migrations and planning

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Technical Attributes (5-8 years' experience)
• Basic knowledge of virtual environments, network, and related technology applications, large scale enterprise data centers, databases, storage, cloud
• Exposure to CrowdStrike Falcon, Check Point Media Encryption & Port Protection, and native full disk encryption software would be ideal
• Able to maintain and report project delivery tracking and metrics
• Able to articulate the project lifecycle
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Pivot Tables, vertical and horizontal look ups
• Strong Microsoft Project Skills: Project schedule building/editing with multiple dependencies/schedule shifting
• Effective Communicator reporting accurate information that is clear, concise and visual (requiring excellent oral and written communication skills)
• Works well in ambiguity and drives participants toward clarity of tasks and deliverables
• Anticipates potential threats (risks) to project prior to becoming an issue and pursues mitigation
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Execution oriented with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project
• Proven track record of delivery of multiple parallel initiatives
• Ability to build relationships and collaboration across global teams, business and technology
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams (team player)
• Strong Project Management skills/working knowledge of the techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programs and resources
• Valuing Diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications such as ITIL and CISSP are desired but not mandatory
• Experience with endpoint security, infrastructure management, antimalware, host-based firewalls, and data security would be a plus

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy