IT Project Manager

Project Manager Description:

The Professional Services Project Manager will lead services projects as part of the delivery cycle, including handling all deployment resources and ensuring that all deliverables are met and delivered on time and under budget. The Project Manager will drive customer deployment projects including program, and process initiatives, as well as partner with IT on systems and infrastructure processes. These engagements are typically less than 100 days of total effort. Project Managers will carry a project load of about 30 projects totaling (USD)1M in revenue.

Project Management duties include

• Determine project partners and team structure/organization partners will include technical and business resources
• In conjunction with project partners, help ensure the definition of project scope, requirements, and deliverables
• Develop project timeline and landmarks using appropriate tools and techniques
• Build and execute project work plans and revise them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities and tasks
• Run day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
• Work on services operational projects that target new services IP delivery, partner communications, scheduling, etc.
• Review deliverables prepared by the team before passing them to the client
• Effectively apply Palo Alto Networks Project Management methodology and implement project standards
• Minimize our exposure and risk on all projects
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis requirements
• BS in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent education/training/experience
• 8+ years of related work experience or leading complex projects desired
• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization
• Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheets
• Good presentation skills including written, oral, and presentation
• Good organizational skills including tool utilization (spreadsheets, project management tools, mind maps), information collection, attention to detail, and prioritization
• Strong interpersonal skills including appreciation and the ability to elicit collaboration from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
• Flexible to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines; able to react promptly and expertly to project adjustments and alterations
• Project Management Institute PMP(r) certification or equivalent a plus
• Experience with Google's G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus

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