Location: Chicago, IL
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Our client is a global manufacturing market leader with an expanding product portfolio. The organization has experienced significant and sustained growth. This has prompted the creation of a number of new and exciting opportunities including this IT Project Manager to be part of their emerging global project management team. The ideal candidate would have been a technical resource prior to becoming a Project Manager.
The Project Manager will be responsible for all project management functions associated with IT Infrastructure implementations, which includes creating and executing project plans, managing scope and resources, tracking budgets and risks as well as reporting status and overall project results. This person ensures that all IT project goals are accomplished according to specifications and stated business objectives. Additionally, the Project Manager leads and influences others in a cross-functional environment to ensure deliverables are met on schedule, within schedule and meet quality targets working effectively across IT & with key business stakeholders.
- Manages projects concurrently as identified and prioritized on IT Project roadmap with strict adherence to project delivery methodology.
- Develops project processes, procedures, and toolkits to improve the standardization, efficiency, and effectiveness of project execution.
- Works collaboratively with business project management and IT project management teams to provide input and support the strategic direction of the initiative.
- Provides tactical execution of projects from beginning to end and is innovative and resourceful.
- Drives accountability via clear definition of roles and responsibilities.
- Leads/Assists and/or Supports IT projects by facilitating project kickoff meetings and/or business requirements workshops.
Required/Preferred Skills and Experience
- 7 years project and people management experience with a focus in Infrastructure plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field
- PMP certified
- Experience in Infrastructure foundational services, such as Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Identity Access Management (IAM)
- Understanding of Cloud foundational services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure inclusive of server, storage, network, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
- Knowledge and experience with ERP projects (i.e. SAP) and interfacing business applications
- Understanding of Security-related projects i.e. Multi-factor authentication, Network Access Control, End Detection & Response (EDR)
- Proven leadership and knowledge of all phases of project delivery
- Proven track record in relationship building, inspiring teamwork and engagement
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For more information, please contact Jason M. Lentz @ jason@exceltalentsolutions.com or 630.398.9551