Project Manager
Unisys - Newark, NJ
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Unisys is an Information Technology and Business Consulting firm providing project-based solutions, software solutions, and professional staffing services."Those authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.Job Description:Position: Desktop Engineering Project ManagerWork Authorization: Green Card and US Citizens onlyLocation: 80 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102Duration:- 6+ months, (possibility of extension or conversion)Client:- Federal (Confidential)This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and implementing complex large-scale projects to meet organizational goals. This person will maintain the efficiency of important aspects of the project management process such as planning, budget, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate is required to have excellent project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision to implementation involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!Location: This position is located in Newark, NJ. Qualified candidate must be local to the area and able to go into the office.Responsibilities:Work in parallel with the field services team to develop a schedule and facilitate the roll out of either a virtual Windows 11 upgrade to compatible machines or a hardware refresh to users with non-compatible machinesDevelop a shared document repository, collect business requirements from application services, infrastructure operations, desktop engineering and information security.Collaborate with the desktop engineering lead to document test scripts and pass/fail requirements. They will need to capture the test results and maintain them in a shared document repository. Maintain a RAID log and facilitate go/no-go decisions.Facilitate OCM activities across the support organizations in the service desk and tech support as well as communicating to business users in collaboration with our OCM group.Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as customer interface.Manage technical, cost, and schedule of assigned tasks or functions.Provide strong, proactive, and assertive leadership skills that engage multidiscipline work teams to respond to business needs for assigned projectsManage project teams that typically includes multiple vendors with onshore and offshore resourcesCreate project management plans, set expectations, execute governance reviews and ensure the project plans are driven by organizational proceduresEnsures that requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed and approved per organizational/PMO standards.Establish and provide high-quality, informative written and verbal project communications, including weekly status, dashboards, and project updatesActively monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, attainment of established milestones and overall quality of project activities and deliverables as well provide monthly forecast and accrualsRequired Education & Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or similar degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.6+ years of strong Project Management experiencePrevious experience with Windows Upgrade projectIn depth Project Management Experience handling Project Financials, Schedules, Scope, Testing with strong communication / Presentation SkillsSolid understanding of Project Management and Project Management OfficeAbility to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networksAbility to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment while keeping the team informedExcellent customer facing skillsExcellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilitiesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project or similar project management toolMaintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate.Preferred Experience:Utility experience preferredThank you!!Poonam MittalSenior Talent Acquisition SpecialistDirect line is: (703) 454-0366Extension number is: 8970Company number is: (703) 454-0677Email: poonam.mittal@
Created: 2024-09-26