Senior Project Manager - Orlando, FL

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Job description

Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add a Senior Project Manager to their team in Orlando, FL. Please see below for full details

Job Notes:

12-month contract / extendable and very likely to go perm with good performance.

Onsite in Orlando, FL

Drug & Background required.

Experience with 'financial disclosures / updates to senior leadership required'.

Pay Rate = $55-59 w2 per hour

Focus of Activity - Leads and manages medium sized projects that normally fall within scope of experience/expertise.

Typical tasks at this level are indicated within the competency section (above), however, a summary of high level main responsibilities are:

• All aspects of project management for medium size/complexity project (incl. risk, change management, planning, tracking etc)

• Defines, documents and safely executes of medium size projects, directing and counseling project team members, and advising clients/users as necessary on all phases

• Liaises with other managers within the IS and ICT functions and within the business; manages expectations for projects

• Ensures that own projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed.

Essential Background Requirements:

• Certified Scrum Master

• Typically educated to university level (e.g. Bachelor or Master). Otherwise, may hold a relevant professional qualification

• Has been successful in the role of Project Manager level 5, or

• Has 3-5 years prior (IT related) project experience of leading small to medium sized projects

• Is able to manage projects/services in English and has an intermediate English Level (Client University)

• Has a proven record of realistic estimation and demonstrates the financial/cost awareness along with the customer facing and behavioral skills to take responsibility for medium size projects

Additional requirements include:

• Solid understanding of ITO (Information Technology Outsourcing) environments

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams

• Extraordinary organizational and team building skills

• Ability to accept accountability and ownership for desired results

• Proactive work habits, requiring minimal supervision and management

• Required proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other basic PC applications

• Outstanding interpersonal and analytical skills

• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) and executive presence

• Ability to work independently and with local/remote teams

• Solid understanding of the purpose and usage of project tools, such as: Project Charter, Master Project Control Plan, Business Case & ROI Definition, Microsoft Project, Issue Logs, Risk Management & Mitigation Planning, Quality Management, Status Reporting, Project Change Control, Change Log, Operational Acceptance, Performance Acceptance, Lessons Learned Documentation, & Root Cause Analysis.

Why Choose Merge IT?

We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100, enterprise-level clients (aka 'Big Name' - think big banks, big pharma, etc.).

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Merge IT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.

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