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title: Project Manager (Snow)
location: NJ 08540
duration: 6 months
Must have: Previous IT project management experience for a utility required.
Note: Execution and delivery of an IT project for our various electric utility clients..
about hybrid:
This position is hybrid and located in New Jersey. Onsite participation will be required. The amount of onsite time will be determined by project requirements. If the candidate is not located within a commutable distance to the New Jersey office, they will need to travel there as needed as determined by the project.
seeking an experienced IT Project Manager who is interested in supporting large information technology projects for our Utility Technologies Solutions team. In this role, you will be driving the execution and delivery of an IT project for our various electric utility clients. Additionally, you will ensure the successful delivery of projects while adhering Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values.
Responsibilities:
Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as customer interface.
Manage technical scope, cost, and schedule of assigned tasks or functions of the project.
Provide strong, proactive, and assertive leadership skills that engage multidiscipline work teams to respond to business needs for assigned projects
Lead project team members such as executives, line of business subject matter experts, controllers, and schedulers through the lifecycle of a project
Lead end-to-end ServiceNow project delivery encompassing HAM and SAM modules
Manage project teams that typically include multiple vendors with onshore and offshore resources
Create project management plans, set expectations, execute governance reviews and ensure the project plans are driven by organizational procedures
Coordinates with cross-functional project stakeholders to develop project scope, objectives, goals, and deliverables
Ensure that requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed and approved per organizational/PMO standards.
Work with assigned scheduler to create a work breakdown structure that defines all activities required for the project deliverables
Manage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report monthly accruals
Establish and provide high-quality, informative written and verbal project communications, including weekly status, dashboards, and project updates
Actively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones and overall quality of project activities and deliverables
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor s degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree with 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience managing Service Now Hardware Asset Management and Software Asset Management (HAM/SAM) projects required
Previous IT project management experience for a utility required
In-depth Project Management experience handling Project Financials, Schedules, Scope, and Testing with strong communication / presentation skills
Solid understanding and previous experience of Project Management and Project Management Office processes and procedures required
Ability to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networks
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informed
Excellent customer-facing skills
Excellent decision-making and organizational skills are required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet or similar project management tool
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other security guidelines where appropriate.
Desired Qualifications:
PMP or equivalent is preferred.