Project Manager

Purpose: Large mainstream consumer electronics organization is seeking a senior level Project Manager.

Responsibilities include:

*ensuring that appropriate internal or external systems solutions are
identified, while leveraging the full capabilities and re-usability of existing internal applications to create efficiencies where possible.

*work in partnership with functional experts to determine the best IT solutions, establish appropriate operating environments, and ensure that the final product meets with client acceptance.

*adhering to project schedules and delivering solutions that comply with system testing, QA, and project change management standards.

*Production support will be provided as appropriate. Candidate must be available to work weekends and off hours as needed.

*No relocation is offered.


Key responsibilities include:
*Application / data architecture management
- Deep technical expertise, data flow, data management
- Data integration & testing
- Function & feature management
- Production Assurance / Upgrade / Support
- Compliance, patch management & minor enhancements
- Primary liaison to production support, infrastructure, internal technical entities.

"Must Haves"
*Must want to a perm position.
*Must have managed projects in a size greater than $500K
*Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
*Must possess strong project management skills including:
-Customer and scope management
-Developing and creating SOW
-Budget management, ROI and Risk assessment
-Delivery and change management
-Testing, data conversion, implementation
-Proven ability to understand and appropriately utilize industry solutions and trend information in systems design initiatives.
-Ability to successfully translate SOW requirements into detailed systems specifications.
-Manage on-going deliverable management with developers.
-Proven project management skills and the ability to deliver solutions in a matrix business structure requiring the juggling of multiple projects, initiatives and priorities in anticipation of and/or response to fast-paced changes.

*Functional Knowledge:
-Understanding of the Logistics function is critical. Must have prior experience in one or more of Logistics, Distribution, Manufacturing, or other process industries or functions.
-Good to have experience in the design/integration of logistic systems (Warehouse Management, Transportation, Freight Audit/Accrual, etc.). o Good to have experience with integration to Order Management systems is important (SAP, Oracle, custom applications)

Technical Knowledge:
*Technical experience required in mainframe development (COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MVS JCL, IMS) and data transmission
methodologies.
*Must possess strong ability to assimilate emerging solutions, vendor packages and technologies.

*Pluses:
Experience with several of the following is a plus: ERP: SAP, Oracle Manufacturing, Oracle Financials; UNIX Server: IBM AIX, Regatta, Oracle 9i;

Mainframe: IBM MVS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, Sync Sort, EZTrieve, FOCUS, COBOL

Non-technical skills essential for this assignment:
-Strong communication and Presentation skills

*Education / General:
-Possess a BS/BA degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
-Minimum of 7 years experience in business and technical analysis or equivalent level of experience.

In lieu of degree must have minimum of 11 years experience o Must be very proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) and Microsoft Project

Issues regarding working environment: Deadline intensive, lack of supervision, self starter, etc.

Classification:
Contract-to-Hire

Compensation:
Dependent on Experience Year

Join TEKsystems© and get your career on the fast track. As the nation's premier technology execution company, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented technical professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our technical professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

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Contact:Koropecky,Miguel Basil