IT Project Manager - Network Infrastructure - Princeton, NJ - 24-02507
100% Remote
W2 or C2C
6-months project
Company Overview:
Req ID: 298124
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NTT DATA's Client is seeking a IT Project Manager - Network Infrastructure to join their team in Princeton, New Jersey (US-NJ), United States (US). REMOTE
Job Description:
NTT DATA's Clients Project Management practice group is currently seeking a Sr IT Project Manager who has strong experience in IT Infrastructure server/storage and network implementation experience to support one of our global Healthcare devices/Life Science clients, based out of Princeton, NJ.
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In this role, the Sr IT Project Manager will be responsible to support the delivery of server and storage implementations by aligning to business requirements with internal and functional business groups to deliver initiatives, efficiency, and effectiveness in support of infrastructure, employee experience and cybersecurity. A successful candidate would leverage effective project management practices, working collaboratively with various divisions and cross functional teams while delivering cost-effective implementation exceeding stakeholder expectations.
This position is a stakeholder facing role which requires the candidate to establish and manage expectations within the business and drive the team to achieve those expectations to a high standard.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Define infrastructure project scope, assess impact, determine implementation approach determine schedule, budget, resource needs working with various stakeholders.
- Server and Storage implementation space
- Network configuration
- Successfully lead complex projects to ensure business goals and objectives are Delivered.
- Deliver the assigned projects to successful conclusion (on time, on budget, and
- scope delivered).
- Follow defined project management framework and processes to execute projects.
- Ensuring compliance with all deliverables and stage gate reviews.
- Assist or lead the development of business requirements, solution design &
- delivery, testing and training.
- Lead the detailed planning and management of projects through to completion.
- Escalate, explain, and offer proactive solutions when risks/issues to projects are
- causing failure or inability to complete on time or budget.
- Continuously improve processes, tasks, and milestones using feedback and
- lessons learned as input into existing or future project plans.
- Maintain the appropriate metrics related to project activities and submit in
- accordance with required procedures.
- Coach, mentor, and motivate project team members and contractors, and
- influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Maintain extensive knowledge and expertise in project management disciplines,
- as well as multiple business processes and/or technical areas.
- Present regularly to leadership on success of projects and program initiatives.
- Work with team members to spread project management standards and disciplines.
- Bridge gap between Network Service Delivery and Engineering teams for service delivery and steady state transition.
- Minimum 7 years of experience as IT project manager with minimum 3 years' experience in Server/Storage Network projects
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, Information Technology or 10 years' experience in Information Technology projects.
- Certified in PMP methodologies preferred
- Infrastructure Network configuration - Server and Storage implementations
- Strong familiarity with project management standards and methodologies including PMI Body of Knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand the final result and to translate that result into actionable steps
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal and excellent documentation skills are a must
- Ability to explain and champion technical concepts to a broad audience
- Advanced knowledge in creating and maintaining management level and detailed project plans utilizing Microsoft products
- Excellent customer service skills required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility including shift and out of hours working
- Excellent organizational skills
- Self-motivation and able to take responsibility
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $60.11-$70/hour. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.