Technical Project Manager

Global It Con Llc. - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Detroit, MI

About the position

The Technical Project Manager will oversee IT projects within the public sector, focusing on the full project lifecycle, including the migration of complex systems. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in managing large-scale projects, particularly in government environments, and a strong understanding of various technologies and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Oversee the migration of large, complex existing systems, with a focus on both mainframe and client-server environments.
• Create and manage comprehensive project plans utilizing project management tools and methodologies.
• Perform scope management and implement a disciplined change control process for projects.
• Manage issues across multiple departments and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
• Develop and execute implementation plans and quality assurance processes.
• Update schedules for day-to-day tracking using project management tools such as MS Project and Excel.
• Track and analyze metrics relevant to application management.

Requirements

• 5-6+ years of recent public sector experience in project management.
• Documented experience managing IT projects, particularly in migrating complex systems.
• Proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Thorough understanding of systems development within Unix and Windows operating systems, Oracle, and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience managing projects in a multi-vendor environment.
• 5 years of experience creating and managing comprehensive project plans.
• 5 years of experience performing scope management and issues management across departments.
• 5 years of experience creating and executing implementation plans and quality assurance processes.
• 3-5 years of experience in verbal and written communication with clients and technical staff in English.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Current professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP certification).
• Knowledge of the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).
• Understanding of the IT Governance Framework - COBIT.
• Familiarity with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).