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Job Information
Job title

Project Manager

Company Sirius Computer Solutions
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Employment type Full Time
Education High School
Year Experience 2 - 3 Years of Practical Experience
Travel About 25%
Published on 6/19/2007
Description
THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF PORTLAND, OR or SALT LAKE CITY, UT.
Sirius Computer Solutions is a 26-year old national IBM Premier Business Partner and the world's largest IBM eServer reseller. Sirius provides IBM On Demand Business solutions to leading companies of all sizes and industries. Our experienced sales and technical teams, who hold over 1200 certifications, partner with our diverse group of customers to deliver solutions to the most demanding business and IT challenges.

Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we have over 580 employees in over 65 locations across the US. Sirius' Software Consulting division provides application development and integration solutions in the areas of eCommerce, legacy application modernization, enterprise content management, and messaging and collaboration solutions.

Sirius growing Software Consulting division has an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager with proven experience delivering software development projects in a consulting environment. The primary responsibility of this position is to plan and manage the delivery of applications or systems that meet our clients business objectives.

Incumbents in this position will be tasked with project planning, estimating, executing, tracking, and implementing of the deliverables. The Project Manager will work closely with the functional business areas, external customers, and vendors in defining application/project priorities, scope approach, resource requirements, timing, deliverables, and funding. The Project Manager will provide leadership and direction to the project team.

The Project Manager will work with the Program Manager and Solution Architect in the creation of Statements of Work (SOW) and estimates. The Project Manager will travel regularly to client locations (up to 25% of the time) and will perform work both on- and off-site.

Sirius offers a competitive compensation package, including aggressive quarterly, semi-annual, & annual bonus opportunities, travel incentives, strong benefits, and opportunities to further develop your technical and professional skills and pursue relevant certifications. We seek individuals with a strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

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Experience/Skills
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage Stakeholder Relationships by:
Ensuring that stakeholder interests are identified and addressed
Promoting effective individual and team performance
Managing stakeholder communications
Facilitating external stakeholder participation

Manage the Development of the Plan for the Project by:
Defining the work of the project
Ensuring the plan for the project reflects relevant legal requirements
Documenting risks and risk responses for the project
Confirming project success criteria
Developing and integrating project baselines

Manage Project Progress by:
Monitoring, evaluating, and controlling project performance
Monitoring risks to the project
Reflecting on practice

Manage Product Acceptance by:
Ensuring that the product of the project is defined
Ensuring that changes to the product of the project are monitored and controlled
Securing acceptance of the product of the project

Manage Project Transitions by
Managing project start-up
Managing transition between project phases
Managing project closure

Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to work closely with clients and act in a professional manner
Ability to understand clients requirements and present appropriate options
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database, and system design
Understands the internet, intranet, and client/server architectures
Excellent interpersonal skills
Passion and confidence in this field
PMP certification strongly preferred
Demonstrated creditworthiness

Education:
Associates degree OR 4 year high school degree and 5+ years relevant experience, AND/OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Three or more years project management experience, with experience in a consulting environment strongly preferred
One or more years experience in managing projects using the full software lifecycle development model, preferably in a consulting environment

Travel:
Travel to various client locations (up to 25% of the time) and some weekend work required
Current driver s license required
Air travel capability required

Other desired skills:
PMI, PMBOK, RUP, Project Manager, Program Manager, Product Manager, Use Cases
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