Ardent Technologies, Inc. is an accredited small business providing a full range of IT support services, cybersecurity services, staff augmentation, fiscal management, and administrative support. Headquarters in Dayton, OH, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ardent has served federal, state/local government, commercial, and higher education markets across the US since 2000. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction drives our growth—and yours.
Job Description
· We are currently seeking a highly motivated “IT Infrastructure Project Manager” to join our team for a project with our esteemed client. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in “ COTS , MOTS , Change Management, state and local government, PMP” with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.
Job Description:
· At least ten (10) years of Project Management experience, including but not limited to initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and/or closing processes on projects, with at least seven (7) years of that experience as the Sole Project Manager or Lead Project Manager.
· At least five (5) years of experience working on technology software/application projects that followed a formal system development life cycle.
· At least five (5) years of experience as a Sole Project Manager for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), modified off-the-shelf (MOTS), or anything as a service (XaaS) product.
· At least five (5) years of experience as a Sole Project Manager for network infrastructure (cabling, peripherals, audio/visual equipment) or operational/client infrastructure (OS version upgrades, hardware/software deployments, device refreshes, etc.) projects.
· At least five (5) years of experience as a Sole or Lead Project Manager working within state and local government.
· At least five (5) years of experience using Microsoft Project to create and manage detailed project schedules.
· At least five (5) years of experience utilising Microsoft Excel, Visio and other analytical tools.
· At least five (5) years of experience facilitating a formal issue and risk management process.
· At least five (5) years of experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and business units.
Desired Skills:
· At least five (5) years of experience in the creation of communication and Organisational Change Management plans and the development and delivery of communication messages to varied stakeholder groups.
· At least five (5) years of experience with Agile delivery in enterprise-wide initiatives.
· At least five (5) years of experience with proprietary methodologies in enterprise-wide initiatives.
· At least five (5) years of experience utilising Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Project Management related tools (e.g., Clarity, Jama, Microfocus ALM) and techniques to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and meets customer needs.
· Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate or an equivalent project management certificate that requires 60 months of project management experience as a pre-requisite for certification. The client reserves the right to request a copy of the certification.
· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited or government-sanctioned college/university in a related field. The Client's right to request a copy of the degree.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Ardent Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that relies on the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.