Description:-

Client is seeking a strong Technical Project Manager with knowledge of Google Search Appliance, Wiki and Web development. 

Job Details: 
• Manage one or more work streams on a major program for 
• Assist in providing training/coaching on project management principles and practices and support to individuals within the program who are involved in managing and delivering projects (Business Applications, Systems Owners and Infrastructure) 
• Create appropriate project plans and work schedules to meet business objectives and priorities 
• Provide an ongoing assessment and management of project risks and determine actions necessary to mitigate risks 
• Track and help resolve project issues 
• Execute and follow the Change control process 
• Provide regular project plan updates and status reporting on financial and delivery progress 
• Lead project communications activities for owned work streams 
• Collaborate with other IT groups involved in the project delivery process 
• Assure, through monitoring and project oversight, that project delivery is on-time and within budget; identifying, tracking, reporting, and escalating issues as appropriate 
• Coordinate the delivery of training with business systems users and IT 
• Facilitate post implementation project reviews and the incorporation of learnings back into principles, policies, practices and the in-house knowledge base 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills 
• Must have excellent judgment and strong analytical and problem solving skills 
• Ability to manage others through influence 
• Solid Project Management skills 
• Solid Microsoft Project Skills 
• Able to mentor and lead others through the use of project management best practices 
• Proven track record in successful project delivery 
• Prefer PMI certification or comparable experience 
• Prior experience managing a program or PMO preferred