IT Infrastructure Project Manager / Data Center Project Manager

Type: Contract 5+ Months 

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The project scope includes assisting Clients – Division of Information Technology - Infrastructure Services with the following activities:
• Developing project charters, plans, and budgets
• Managing multiple concurrent IT Infrastructure related projects
• Monitor and report project progress
• Evaluating and implementing Cloud and Virtualization options
• Migration student email from Google to Microsoft
• Development and execution of cybersecurity remediation plans and technology
• Deploying Switches, Wi-Fi, VoIP, Clocks, and other network attached technology
• Deploying computers and other endpoint devices
• Implementing campus wide software applications

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
This Project Manager’s responsibilities would include, but is not limited to:
• Assisting with project planning, project execution and risk management
• Monitoring project progress/status (scope/risk management, schedule, budget, quality)
• Reviewing the Integrator / Vendor project planning documents and associated deliverables
• Managing vendor interactions
• Implements, monitors, and supports cybersecurity and system quality performance
• Collaborates with areas across campus and with other IT teams
• Provides time and cost estimates
• Contributes to technical feasability in development of strategic plans
• Gather functional business requirements
• Performing quality review of draft deliverables (in-progress and final) and providing comments for improvements where necessary
• Ensuring the transfer of functional and system implementation and operations knowledge from the Integrator / Vendor
• Deliver updates and briefs to senior campus leaders

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
Experience managing datacenter, cloud, and network infrastructure projects
Ability to work high-volume fast paced projects
Meets deadlines
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and prioritize workload
Technical and business writing
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
• Knowledge of higher education business processes and systems
• Manage Multiple IT Security Projects
• Manage Multiple IT Projects

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or job experience in related area

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PMP
PMI Certification = PMP

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