IT Project Manager

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We use our expertise, knowledge, and global resources to deliver top-quality candidates and tailor our IT and Non-IT recruitment services to your needs. This allows us to deliver the required results in a timely manner that meets your schedule at a substantially reduced cost.

We pride ourselves for having one of the fastest growth rate and also the lowest turnover rates in the industry just 2.5 percent annually. We focus on the training and retaining qualified professionals with high personal and work ethics. With the help of our extensive database of internal candidates and CATS applicants tracking system, we can provide quality resources within the limited time frame.

We have also successfully placed hundreds of candidates in the areas related to Information Technology, Engineering, professional, Scientific & Clinical, etc. for both our commercial and government clients.

1. Source: A recruiter sources candidates from various sources; the search starts from our proprietary database. Using advanced sourcing methods like social media, professional networking media, internal, and 3rd party job boards, we identify qualified candidates.
2. Validate: A recruiter validates the candidates' experience and skill sets against our client's position.
3. Initial Screening: Based on the position and the client's work culture, the recruiter uses initial screening questions to determine the most suitable candidates.
4. Submit: the recruiter will submit to the technical team qualified candidates who have passed the initial screening.
5. Technical Screening: The technical team then prepares a matrix of the particular requirements and required experience for the position and using a list of questions and the results, re-validates the candidates' technical skills.
6. Background Check: Administrative personnel will provide a detailed background check, as required, per client agreement.
7. On board: On successfully completing the above steps, the candidates are welcomed on board and assisted to ensure a smooth integration at the client's location.

Client and Position Details:

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Des Moines, IA

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

The project manager will be working on multiple, concurrent, high level and high visibility projects relating to a federal mandated program.

The main focus of the project manager will be from a business perspective, but they will also have to participate and oversee the development and implementation of he developed application. A greater emphasis will be placed on business experience on high profile projects combined with Business Analyst and IT - Application Development knowledge.

The PM will need to be sure the project stays on track with the timeline, scope, and within the defined budget.

The PM will be part of a PMO team responsible for all aspects of IT project governance, assessment, management and control. The ability to gather and define requirements; build a project plan; and identifying resource needs is a must.

Basic Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

Candidate must have experience in performing duties associated with project:

• Integration Management

• Scope Management

• Time Management

• Cost Management

• Quality Management

• Human Resource Management

• Communications Management

• Risk Management

• Procurement Management

• Stakeholders Management

• Article development (e.g., initiation checklist, high-level requirements)

• Briefings and PowerPoint presentation development

PM5

Individual's that will be considered for this position are recognized as top professionals in their chosen field and may be considered subject-matter experts in IT Project Management. Individuals possess multiple years of experience and are extremely competent and will often hold advanced education degrees or certifications such as a Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) or Project Manager Professional (PMP). *These advanced degrees and certifications may substitute, at the sole discretion of the State, for experience at this skill set level, and for this skill set level only. They have worked on multiple critical projects; have demonstrated the judgment to plan and accomplish goals; perform a variety of complicated tasks, and may lead and direct the work of others.

Required Skills:

• Experience with successfully leading and facilitating working group, project status, and executive-level meetings

• Experience with being an effective liaison between management and technical engineering team.

• Workflow diagram development, review

• Survey development, execution

• Charts/table development

• Agile or iterative project experience

• Experience in gathering and defining business and technical requirements.

• Ability to work in an evolving work environment.

• Ability to interact with and report to executive management

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.