Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, CMake, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Computer Science, Concurrency, Cross-Functional, Desktop PC, Electrical Engineering, GitHub, IDE (Integrated Development Environment), Java, Java Swing, JavaFX, JavaScript, Jenkins, Log4j, Maven, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Windows Azure, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Programming Languages, Programming Tools, Quality Assurance, Release Management/Engineering, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
Title: IT Project Manager - Hybrid
Mandatory skills:
Salesforce,
Agile methods, Agile ceremonies,
information technology projects,
project management lifecycle, discovery initiating, planning, budgeting, executing, governance, monitoring, controlling, closing,
detailed plans, schedule, project estimate, resource plan,
Salesforce development lifecycle, Salesforce features
Description:
Lead all phases of complex information technology projects designed as solutions with university-wide impact, and that require high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed. Perform the full range of the project management lifecycle: discovery initiating, planning, budgeting, executing, governance, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Develop detailed plans, schedule, project estimate, and resource plan. Ensure adherence to quality standards. Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables. Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team. Recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solution of problems; revise, as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements. Evaluate and assess metrics and project effectiveness. Ensure accurate and timely reporting; prepare specialized and ad hoc reports. Absorb and leverage project related technology to ensure effective project management and collaboration. Leverage steering and executive committees for decision-making, change management, and communications. Advise unit/school regarding post project operations. Provide training to clients/staff.
Additional Job Details
Role will work closely with partners in Executive Education IT and Client IT and will be responsible for the day-to-day facilitation of Agile ceremonies and the health of the Salesforce development lifecycle within Client Executive Education. Reporting functionally to Director, PPMO and working closely with the Operations Manager, you will ensure that the technical team (external vendor staff and internal developers) are empowered to deliver high-quality Salesforce features across 11 departments.
Role requires previous experience with Salesforce, delivering projects using Agile methods, and navigating complex environments with competing priorities.; Preference for experience in higher education environments and previous work in a matrixed organization.;
Notes:
Additional requirement to work onsite on a weekly basis, 3 days per week, to collaborate with stakeholders.
VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at hr@viva-it.com for any complaints, comments and suggestions.
Contact Details :
Account co-ordinator: Sekhar Radhakrishnan, Phone No : (847) 892-7502, Email: staffing10@viva-it.com
VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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