Project Manager(34424)

Company DescriptionIDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT-TO-HIRE position available immediately for a Sr Project Manager to join our customer in Phoenix Arizona. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Only LOCAL CANDIDATES need to apply.Job DescriptionThe Project Manager will report to the ITG Enterprise Infrastructure Services Program Manager and is responsible for managing information technology projects throughout the Arizona Department of Transportation. Performs full lifecycle of project management activities (planning, requirements definition, business case, analysis, design, testing, documentation, training, implementation and support) of infrastructure/distributed systems projects.Qualifications• Requirements gathering.• Principles and practices of project management.• System development life cycle.• Financial management.• Procurement rules and regulations.• Software products to aid in your management of projects.• Experience with managing technical resources and maintaining project schedules and budgets.• Strong technical background in IT infrastructure with an emphasis on technology development/deployment.• Configure, optimize and maintain Windows Servers in an Active Directory, multi-domain environment.• TCP/IP design and troubleshooting skills in a large, multi-subnet environment.• Excellent business communication skills, both written and verbal.• Excellent technical writing, reviewing and editing skills.• Working knowledge of and ability to apply industry-standard project management best practices.• Working knowledge of and ability to apply IT Service Management best practices.Ability to:• Work independently on tasks of moderate-high complexity.• Create and maintain system topology maps and operational documentation.• Implement software and infrastructure solutions in an enterprise environment.• Excellent Organizational and time management abilities with emphases on accuracy and detail.• Interpret business requirements and effectively implement into a software solution.• Work effectively with a wide range of people.• Work efficiently and meet deadlines.• Level of understanding of specific IT disciplines to complete major projects independently.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTSWill possess 5 plus years of IT system administration and project management experience managing infrastructure/distributed systems projects, which included knowledge of project planning, organization, management and control, and the ability to work well with others with varying degrees of technical expertise; and proficient working knowledge of project management practices, and MS Project, Visio, Excel, Word, and Power Point.Preference is given to candidates who have a PMP, CAPM or ITIL certification and prior experience supporting government clients in an IT environment.Additional Information- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". - All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply. - Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment. THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:Email your candidate/s resume to pete dot tylor at idealforce.com along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability.Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.SummaryType: ContractFunction: Information TechnologyExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Staffing And Recruiting