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Job title

Project Manager

Company ACS Inc
Wage between $0.00 - $0.00 Annually
Location United States, Kentucky, Lexington
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel None
Published on 8/7/2008
Description
We're here to help.

In 1988, ACS founder and Chairman of the Board Darwin Deason recruited a group of extraordinary information technology professionals and instilled a passion and energy we call hustle. We believe the impossible is possible, and that giving up is not an option.

We're Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), a premier provider of diversified business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO) solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. Based in Dallas, ACS is a FORTUNE 500 company of 62,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries.

It would be hard for you to go through a day without encountering the products or services of our many clients in communications, education, energy, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, retail, travel, and transportation.


POSITION SUMMARY

Manages assigned group of Project Support Staff who provide on-site project management/administrative support and coordination to various contract(s), project(s) or task(s), including, but not limited to contract accounting and reporting, payroll/personnel processing, maintenance and reporting, purchasing, facility leasing and service administration, etc. This is a seasoned professional, who possesses a comprehensive knowledge of management and ACS project support concepts, practices, and procedures. Incumbents provide tactical management for project management/administrative support units, i.e., plan, organize, direct and control day-to-day activities of a segment of support staff organized by client, contract, task, and/or geographic region to ensure quality, consistency and/or coordination of diverse project management/administrative services provided to various and/or multiple locations. Work involves considerable coordination and interface with client and ACS operations staff.

REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Facility administration, including space planning and allocation/moves. Administrations of building/ facility/equipment leasing, maintenance and/or repair arrangements, including telecommunications, mail, custodial, equipment, printing, and repro services. Coordination, as necessary, with ACS and client representatives, as well as outside vendors.

Monitoring the process of purchasing equipment and supplies: conducting cost/benefit analyses, obtaining quotes, negotiates with vendors and initiating purchase orders for both task and overhead items.

Conducting/compiling/making special analyses, reports and presentations of budgets, performance, forecasts, etc., as required.

Introduction/implementation of administrative or financial control procedures, which improve the effective operation of the unit.

Participates in the introduction and implementation of overall ACS operating standards, practices, and procedures. Provides guidance to project support staff assigned to client locations. Establishes internal controls and monitors activities of staff to ensure operating quality. Coordinates project support for start-up and shutdown.

Plans goals and objectives for support staff and organizes personnel accordingly, including the scheduling/assignment of staff. Provides guidance to staff to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of same.

Acts as point of contact for other departments to resolve problems regarding project support and acts as in-house consultant. May contribute to specific proposal efforts and management level presentations.


Keeps apprised of developments in field of expertise to ensure currency and makes recommendations to management to improve efficiency/effectiveness.

Coordinates every aspect of a project through the plan, build and manage phases. Incumbent serves as the focal point for communication throughout the life of the project.
Creates, manages and obtains sign-off from both the internal and external customers for all necessary project documents. Example documents are the Scope Statement, Project Charter, WBS, Test Plan, Test Calendar, and Disengagement Plan.

Oversees the entire testing process and facilitates all customer calls during this time and reports on the process using data from the defect log, test case spreadsheet, release log and other testing tools. Coordinates and manages the change request process and completes all sign-offs and billing requirements.


SKILL SETS AND EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years of Project Management Experience.

PMP Certification preferred, but not required.

Prior management/supervisory experience.

Exemplary communication skills and an ability to motivate others.

Experience managing projects with personnel both on-site and off-site.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications: Excel, Outlook, Visio, Project, Word, PPT.




ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-.df-tc

Experience/Skills
SKILL SETS AND EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years of Project Management Experience.

PMP Certification preferred, but not required.

Prior management/supervisory experience.

Exemplary communication skills and an ability to motivate others.

Experience managing projects with personnel both on-site and off-site.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications: Excel, Outlook, Visio, Project, Word, PPT.

Other desired skills:
Project Management
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