Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Hospitality clients in Orlando, FL.
**This position will follow the hybrid schedule: MTW in office, Th & F WFH**

Responsibilities:

• Plans and administers the tactical operational and administrative activities of the Project Office. Directs, manages, plans and administers the operational and administrative activities of an Information Technology project team which is assigned a medium size project or a portion of a larger, more complex project.
• Creates /manages PO AFE schedule to ensure final approval within budget allocations (dollars across specified months)
• Updates PO Document/Templates to reflect current changes
• Functions as a significant contributor to tactical development of PO
• Assess impact to PO of organizational or process changes
• Develops/implements tactical PO process changes
• Participates in Project Reviews
• Monitors Project Review Schedule
• Assesses requests for PO Resources
• Monitors PL Resource Allocation - Schedule - Maintains Skills Matrix
• Functions as back up to other Project Leaders as available Project Manager (PM)
• Executes all tasks as a part of a project team with up to 12 FTEs, or $500.000 to $1.000.000 expenditure, or equivalent smaller sized projects.
• Applies appropriate methodology tools and templates for completing assigned project.
• Maintains project work plans and drafts required deliverables.
• Develops and sustains relationship with business partners
• Manages risk to the business
• Manages changes to scope of the project
• Understands and consistently manages the customer expectations within the scope of the project role
• Provides input to performance appraisal on the project activities for participating team players.
• Manages development and processing of AFE document for project approval/funding.
• Prepares RFPs.
• Manages the project expenditures (capital budget).
• Provides direction and guidance to other project team players across multiple teams as appropriate.

Required Skills:

• 5-7 years of experience in a Project Management role with a background in team development.
• PMO Experience
• 5+ years in an information technology capacity with understanding of various technologies including, applications, databases, networking, telecommunications and connectivity.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or a related discipline
• 3 to 5 years of experience on system analysis and design or infrastructure design/deployment/support

5+ years of experience in a Project Management role with a strong background in team development

• Strong leadership capabilities, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively with and influence clients, team members, management and external groups.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the business/client environment and systems, connectivity and application technological alternatives.
• Strong general business acumen and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of various technologies including, applications, databases, networking, telecommunications and connectivity.
• Master level of proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, (i.e. Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Understanding of various technologies including, applications, databases, networking, telecommunications and connectivity, and security and compliance.
• Basic familiarity with Clarity or other Portfolio/Program Management Software

Preferred Skills:

• Hospitality Industry (Hotel, resort, vacation ownership, cruise)
• Certifications Training on Project Management or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience leading large application development and/or infrastructure deployment projects.
• Knowledge of systems development life cycle.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver all phases of complex systems assignments

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 .

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