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KēSTA I.T is actively seeking a Project Manager for an immediate contract engagement with our government client.
Work Location: This position is hybrid, onsite as needed.
We hope your company can help us find an experienced IT PROJECT MANAGER to fill a need in our City of Phoenix IT PMO. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to help lead a high-visibility marquee project and will interact with our growing team of 35 PMs and BAs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adherence to the Governance process by engaging stakeholders, preparing status reports and briefings
• Conduct project planning exercises to successfully deliver the project
• Vendor Management tasks including deliverable acceptance, milestone payment, contract adherence, and escalations
• Budget Management and tracking
• Create, track, and deliver project timelines, tasks, and metrics
IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Recent large-scale website design/redesign experience with upgrades or conversions
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or other project management certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Seven (7) years as project lead with experience in technology projects involving multiple computer subsystems.
• Recent large-scale website design/redesign experience with upgrades or conversion.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Ability to be on-site as required by the project needs and project team activities?
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or other project management certifications.
• Master’s degree in business/Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience in IT program or project management?
• Experience leading IT project management teams
• Experience with vendor management
• Experience with software implementation/upgrade
• Experience working with, or for, public sector organizations
• Experience with project and portfolio management tools
• Excellent customer service and business relationship communication skills
Some additional details of the position are as follows:
• US Citizens only
• Duration: 12 months
• Will only review resumes of highly experienced candidates
• Interview process: 1 round remote, possibly 1 round onsite
• Role is non-supervisory
• Remote model; must be in the US and within commuting distance to the Phoenix area
• City-approved background check required
• Work is typically weekdays 8-5; could be nights/weekends (e.g., go-live)
About KēSTA I.T.:
Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!
KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis.
If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!
Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T.
