Technical PM
Description
Kforce has a client seeking a Technical PM in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans, executes and controls assigned projects; Oversees the commissioning process to ensure that it is performed in accordance with standard practices; Resolves issues where other parties impact commissioning process; Facilitates escalation of product related problems
- Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems and manage risk; Investigates solutions and establishes project recovery plans
- Provides ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting; Manages allocation of costs to financial reporting systems
- Uses company standard tracking and reporting tools to effectively communicate project progress and financial status to management
- Proactively investigates opportunities for improvements in the project scope that will result in value added change orders; Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and secures customer acceptance
- Responsible for asset management including collections, cost control, progress billings and payables
- Experience in drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes when necessary
- Oversees assigned projects for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques
- Uses negotiation skills to consistently resolve disputes
- Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; Identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the projects; Owns stakeholder management, responsible for setting customer expectations and leading efforts to sustain customer satisfaction
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and 5 or more years of related experience; Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in and proficient with using Microsoft Project and complex project management tools
- Experience in personnel management
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
- Solid experience with Waterfall, Agile, and mixed methodologies in a technical/infrastructure related environment
- Knowledge with wireless technologies, including wireless access points, wireless protocols, VPN and security
- Strong understanding of WAN and LAN protocols
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, High Availability, networking concepts and protocol
- Knowledge of network security, i.e. firewalls, network intrusion prevention, vulnerability testing, authentication and encryption
- General experience with routers, servers, switching, wireless technologies, VOIP a plus
- Technical knowledge in the development and implementation of local and wide area network systems, desktop operations, and related communications infrastructure
- Has good working knowledge of IT functions and business units
- May have some level of expertise in one or more system(s), function(s) or business unit(s) supported
- Has strong knowledge in technical policies and practices
- Knowledge of creating network and systems diagrams
- PMP certification preferred
- Technical certifications past/present preferred in Microsoft/network/infrastructure or storage disciplines
- MSP experience preferred
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Kforce is a solutions firm that builds and manages expert teams in technology and finance & accounting. We deliver on our client’s objectives by combining a global knowledge force with flexible delivery and an unmatched drive for excellence. Kforce not only serves as a trusted partner to our customers, providing next level insights and powerful results, but also offers many consultants comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability.
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