Sr. IT Project Manager

Job Title: Sr. IT Project Manager (Hybrid)

Location: Newark, NJ

Duration: 6 Months

Interview Type: In Person Only

Job Description:

We are seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager to join our client's team in Newark, NJ for a 6-month engagement. The Senior Project Manager has primary responsibility responsible for developing, organizing, managing, and controlling complex projects across IT.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction projects for IT components, managing multiple ongoing projects at varying stages of design, review, construction, and implementation.
• Coordinate technical design reviews of IT, communications, electrical, and network components developed by Engineering teams or external consultants.
• Facilitate review cycles by capturing feedback, consolidating SME comments, and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Support construction oversight by coordinating SME site visits, inspections, and documentation reviews, ensuring issues are tracked through resolution.
• Review project documentation such as drawings, specifications, networkdiagrams, shop drawings, and RFIs, and route them to appropriate SMEs for validation.
• Manage implementation activities for IT and network components by coordinating specialist involvement.
• Coordinate operational support needs by engaging relevant technical teams for issue resolution or system updates.
• Lead project teams to define business requirements, develop schedules, and ensure successful on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage project execution within staffing, budget, and resource constraints.
• Host project meetings and provide clear, concise project updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues to minimize impacts to delivery timelines.
• Administer the PPM tool, including user account management, profile andpermissions configuration, training coordination, project intake workflows, and coordination with IT on enhancements or issues.
• Coordinate with business partners to ensure teams receive necessary project-related or systems-related training.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years managing large, complex infrastructure or technology projects.
• Experience with plan review processes and construction documentation workflows; familiarity with NJDCA permitting processes preferred.
• Strong experience coordinating technical review cycles and working with SMEs across engineering and IT disciplines.
• Experience reviewing network diagrams, schedules, shop drawings, RFIs, and specifications.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Visio.
• Experience with AutoCAD and CSI-format documents (review-level experience acceptable).
• Proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams from initiation through implementation.
• Experience with Planview or other PPM tools (Clarity, HP PPM, etc.).
• Proven capability in risk management and issue resolution.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• RCDD certification preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification highly preferred.

Position Requirements:

• Hybrid position based in Newark, NJ.
• Candidate must be available for an in-person interview.
• Hybrid Onsite role - Locals required.

Skill Matrix:

• Leading large, complex projects (10+ Years): Required
• PMP and/or comparable project management certifications (8+ Years): Required
• Planview or other PPM tools (Clarity, HP PPM, etc.) (10+ Years): Required
• Microsoft Office and Visio (10+ Years): Required
• Plan review processes and construction documentation workflows (10+ Years): Required
• AutoCAD and CSI-format documents (10+ Years): Required
• Primary liaison between sponsor, stakeholders, team members, and vendors (10+ Years): Required
• Managing project delivery based on staffing (resource) and financial constraints (10+ Years): Required

About GSK Solutions Inc:

GSK Solutions Inc. is a leading IT services company specializing in consulting solutions and staff augmentation. We deliver high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective solutions, consistently exceeding client expectations with superior execution.

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