Project Manager, IT

Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking Project Manager - IT to join our team.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple different types of IT project simultaneously.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of project management and business analysis.
• High level understanding of the architecture of enterprise and end user computing.
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of system analysis and customer support.
• Advanced social and communication skills necessary for leading project teams and business analysis efforts.
• Effectively utilize project management and business analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience in a public sector environment and innate knowledge of how to interact with employees at all levels to achieve goals.
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check and wants/warrants check, as well as a NCJIS background check.
• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center(NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within 6 months of hire and be recertified every two years.
• Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NJCIS as a condition of continued employment.
• Perform with a level of autonomy that requires little direct supervision, utilizing experience and knowledge to steer projects through situations that may arise in the execution of a project.
• Read and comprehend complex training materials and manuals.
• Follow written and verbal directions.
• Meet productivity standards and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain an enterprise perspective during analysis and planning.
• Oversee multi-year complex projects from inception to completion.
• Assist others in the development of project plans including implementation and tracking.
• Comprehend and adhere to all security policies, guidelines, and procedures.

PREFERRED

• Public sector experience
• PMP Certification

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as the project manager from original concept through final implementation of any size of information technology projects; defines project scope and objectives.
• Collects, analyzes, documents, and communicates business needs and requirements.
• Works to become familiar with the overall strategic direction of departments and identifies initiatives designed to obtain strategic goals.
• Recognizes new business opportunities, develops business requirements documents, performs risk assessments, and requirements planning and management.
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Maintains the budget for the project and monitors project issues.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solution of problems.
• Communicates with the project team and customers.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project teams.
• Works with resource managers to obtain and schedule technical resources.
• Assigns work to technical project staff and measures progress.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Negotiates vendor contracts, pricing, product selection, contract research, and makes recommendations determining need, approach, and methodology.

Link Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.

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