Project Manager

About Company

A Global IT consulting firm with several large customer engagements across US. It provides strategic business consulting, technology,engineering and outsourcing services to help clients leverage technology and create impactful and measurable business value for every IT investment.

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Avance Consulting Services is a global talent acquisition and executive search company. We work exclusively with some of the most reputed and admired clients across various sectors and geographies. This is a very urgent role. Apply NOW with your updated resume in word format. All selected profiles will be contacted within 1 day of application receipt.

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We have an urgent requirement related to your profile with one of our client for Project Manager at Basking Ridge, NJ. If you are interested and available for the following position then please send your updated resume immediately.

Position: Project Manager Duration: 12 months Location: Basking Ridge, NJ (Citizen's & GC's only)

Skills Required

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform project management activities across the project lifecycle: project initiation, analysis, design, development, testing, training and implementation. Candidates should be capable to track project progress against an agreed upon project plan and also drive the project to successful completion via Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Communication Plans, Issues Log and Change Control processes.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team setting that includes Analysts, Developers, QA Testers, Business Stakeholders and Management to develop effective IT project plans using approved methodologies and estimation techniques. • Lead project initiation activities that include Cost Benefit analysis, Scope Definition, Vendor Evaluation, and Risk Analysis that enable business and IT to make informed decisions with respect to which projects to undertake. • Track project progress and communicate status to all project participants and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. • As issues arise, manage and control their resolution through formal processes that provide analysis on issues leading to effective and timely resolutions. • When scope changes are identified, manage via formal change control process that addresses time and cost implications. • Manage Pre and Post Production activities to ensure all project artifacts are generated and SOX practices are followed.

Job Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline with an IT focus preferred. • Minimum of 5 - 10 years' experience in project management that crosses the spectrum of project types, e.g. vendor software implementation, custom software development, operations process improvements, etc. • Strong familiarity with MS Project or equivalent Project Management software tools. • Previous work experience with a Property and Casualty insurance carrier or agency is a must. • Ability to work constructively in a team environment as well as independently. • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Technical Qualifications: • PMP certification or equivalent experience • Highly skilled in all MS Office tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline with an IT focus preferred. .PMP certification or equivalent experience

• Highly skilled in all MS Office tools.

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