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Location:
Oakland, CA 94601
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Base Pay:
$45.00 - $55.00 /Hour
Employee Type:
Contractor
Industry:
Education - Teaching - Administration
Job Type:
Information Technology
Experience:
Up to 5 year(s)
Contact Information
Contact:
Pieter Wolfaardt
Description
**6 month contract**
The project manager will plan, execute and finalize IT projects according to approved timelines and within budget. The project must then be completed to a certain level of quality. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating and managing the efforts of project team members including employees, contractors and consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The project manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control through its lifecycle.
This position requires demonstrated project management and leadership ability combined with in-depth skills and specific expertise in project development and execution.
- Assigned projects will center on delivering end user computing solutions and include:
- Office 2007 upgrade
- Projector/Polycom installation in all conference rooms
- Windows 7 upgrade
- Implementation of a standard web conferencing capability
- Hardware deployment
- Updating Conference Room data on Outlook
- Planning and implementation of replacement of current printer/copiers with Network printer/copiers
- Planning and implementation of a software/hardware asset tracking tool
- Planning and implementation of new online request forms for the Tech Desk
- Upgrade HEAT to version 9
- OCTEL and PBX Upgrades
- Implementation of a new imaging solution
- Planning, creation and implementation of a New Hire Orientation brochure
- Customer surveys
- Preparation for conversion to a new desktop/laptop vendor
Requirements
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly desired.
Five years experience in project management including experience in project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closing for a large, complex project.
At least three years experience as an IT project manager.
Deep knowledge of best project management practices through relevant experience.
Strong familiarity with project management software including Microsoft Project server version, SharePoint and MS Office.
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