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Computacenter · 3 weeks ago

Senior Project Manager (Data Center Hardware)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

Computacenter is a leading independent technology partner, trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, planning, coordination, implementation, execution and management of medium to large scale projects, focusing on project management activities during the early phases of large scale engagements.

CRMHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Partners with customers and internal business leaders, including sales, delivery practices, PMO standards assurance, and others to deliver services that support company objectives and that are consistent with Winning Together values

Partners with, and in some cases leads, the internal teams to contribute to the PMO knowledge base of tools, processes and standards

Facilitates the investigation, analysis, and remediation of issues and risks in strategic accounts

Lead the planning and implementation of project(s) throughout the project lifecycle, initiation through closure

Oversee the review of project scope, goals and deliverables both internally and externally

Oversee and develop a project task list (tracker), risk/issue/action, project contacts and a full-scale project plan as required within Computacenter United States Inc’s approved applications and systems

Assemble and coordinate project resources both internally, externally and with 3rd parties

Manage project budget, resource allocation, project plan, project trackers and project timelines as required

Track and advise on project deliverables and tasks using appropriate applications, systems, and/or tools

Own and resolve any issues that arise during the project and drive risk mitigation

Drive team accountability for project results of staying on-budget, on-schedule, and maintain client satisfaction

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to project scope, tasks, deliverables, goals, resources, schedules and budgets

Communicate expectations to stakeholders and team, gaining acceptance and accomplishing customers business objectives

Identify resources required to fulfill project delivery, collaborating with other Project Managers, the resource management group and other groups as required to determine which project resources are available in order to schedule project workload and make assignments

The Senior PM should work with the resource management group to explore ways to drive efficiencies on third party project delivery

Oversee all products and corresponding issues (software licensing, shipment logistics, DOA's, late or changed shipment dates) are coordinated with customer and Computacenter United States Inc Sales and Engineering teams

Provide status reporting throughout the project to internal and external stakeholders on progress against project schedule, and any issues and their accompanying mitigations

Quickly escalate to next level of management and/or senior management any project related issues/risks that will impact the project negatively

Ensure all project team timecards, expense reports, status reports, issue documentation, project tracker(s), project plan(s) and project documentation are entered and/or updated into the Computacenter United States Inc applications & systems in a timely fashion, verifying accuracy and completeness

Obtain client sign-off on the Project Completion Form

Perform invoicing and project closure functions including sending and following up on Customer Satisfaction Survey’s

Senior PM’s will be called upon to mentor those around them in aspects of leadership, methodology, tools, people skills, and navigating difficult customer environments

Senior PM’s will be called upon to conduct mid project checks as well, as after-action meetings for continual improvement

Senior PM’s will be expected to have the ability to turn around any sized project that may not be performing up to Computacenter United States Inc’s high-quality expectations

Embrace and support Computacenter’s mission and core values

Qualification

PMP CertificationIT Industry ExperienceProject ManagementMicrosoft ProjectRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipCoachingMeeting FacilitationCustomer InterfacingCommunication SkillsMentoringProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum 7-10 years' experience in Project Management within the IT industry

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project

Expert knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management

Expert knowledge of project management techniques and tools

Direct work experience in project management capacity

Proven ability to motivate and build strong teams

Experience coaching and mentoring

Excellent customer interfacing skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Proven experience in effective meeting facilitation

Proven experience in people management

Proven experience in issue & risk management

Proven ability to multi-task, stay organized, and work efficiently

Proven ability to work independently, as well as with peers

Proven ability to problem solve and perform analysis

Proficient in project management software

Strong knowledge of technical concepts, terms and practices used in the assessment and implementation of IT Infrastructure and Services

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Preferred

Smartsheet proficiency is a plus

PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation plans

Attractive mix of benefit plans

Company

Computacenter

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Computacenter is an IT services company that provides infrastructure, digital transformation, consulting, and managed services.

Founded in 1981

Hatfield, Hertford, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.computacenter.com

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