Job ID :
1260
Company :
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Location :
HARRISBURG, PA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
6 months
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
02 Aug 2012
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Short Description:

 

Under limited supervision, provides project management guidance for all facets of the work involved in the development and maintenance of the PENNDOT network systems.

 

Complete Description:

1. Plans and organizes the work of project personnel.

 

2. Prepares and updates detailed project plans using Niku Clarity (PENNDOT standard for Project Management software). Monitors progress to plan, makes necessary adjustments to ensure projects are completed on time.

 

3. Facilitates project related meetings, develops agendas, schedules participants, documents minutes and distributes to team. Updates project plan based on meeting communications.

 

4. Follows up with Team Leader and/or assigned resources regarding any past due deliverables.

 

5. Reports project status and related issues to superiors on a regular and timely basis, recognizing the sensitivity of key issues to the overall organization and administration.

 

6. Performs related duties as required.

 

Qualifications

1. A Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent is required. Formal training in project management is desired.

 

2. A minimum of five years of project management experience is required.

 

3. Demonstrated proficiency in project management techniques and coordination of technical resources. Knowledge of problem analysis and hardware/software configuration is required.

 

4. Highly effective oral and written communication skills are required to supervise project personnel and report to senior management and to communicate with all levels of the organization

 

5. Superior interpersonal and customer service skills required including ability to work effectively in a team environment. High level of proficiency in effective problem solving required.

 

Working Conditions

Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.

 

Skills:

Project management experience

Required 5 Years

 

Demonstrated proficiency in PM techniques & coordination of tech resources

Required 5 Years

 

Knowledge of problem analysis and hardware/software configuration

Required 5 Years

 

Experience with server farm/infrastructure environment

Highly desired