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Position Overview:

CSC is looking for a Project manager with variety of Smart Grid I/S-centric infrastructure experience. Who will be responsible for detailed project plans like scheduling, resourcing, cost adherence, risk / issue management, communication plan, etc. and Coordinate the status report for assigned programs , managing of all financial program's initial estimation to project closure and final financial reconciliation of IT projects.

Responsibilities:

• Creates and implements project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for medium to large sized projects of moderate complexity. Prepares statements of work for project engagements and monitors performance to ensure that project commitments meet contractual specifications. Determines need for and impact of changes in scope of project and makes recommendation based on determinations. Gains concurrence, approval, and consensus from stakeholders regarding the various project aspects, adjusts accordingly.
• Identifies appropriate resources and staffs projects. Organizes project team members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives. Acts as the point of contact with client project management.
• Manages costs, schedules and quality by overseeing project deliverables. Ensures schedule and budget are met. Identifies need for changes and revises within established guidelines/policies as appropriate.
• Performs ongoing review of project status; identifies project risks. Develops, recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
• Interfaces with team members and stakeholders to anticipate and manage changes to projects such as but not limited to, technical requirements, business requirements and schedule. Determines when additional resources are need and implements same.
• Manages mid-level management clients, company management and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining and providing project metrics.
• Develops and makes presentations that could lead to expanded business opportunities. Participates in proposal efforts and sales calls to enhance opportunities for future business deals with client.
• Oversees assigned personnel for projects. Assigns work and provides direction with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives. Addresses performance issues within prescribed guidelines. Provides performance input upon completion of project.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, engineering or related field preferred
• 6 or more years of project management experience
• 4 or more years of experience in MS Office Tools/MS Project
• 2 or more years of experience in electric Utility / Smart Grid/IS
• 4 or more years of experience in Network /Communications Projects
• 4 or more years of experience in PMO environment
• 4 or more years of experience in Oracle
• Experience working with project management methodology such as Catalyst including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices
• Experience working with productivity and methodology tools that increase project efficiency and effectiveness
• Experience working with administrative processes
• Must have PMP certification

Other Qualifications:

• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and experience with Oracle Primavera P6
• Experience with Wireless voice radio technology (metropolitan-area voice-radio)
• Experience with Microwave, SONET and MUX
• Experience with Wintel / Unix/Linux server environments
• Experience with medium-to-Large size corporate call centers like Switch, IVR, ACD projects
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members, clients and company management
• Good human relations and leadership skills to train, guide, motivate and mentor the work of project personnel
• Basic negotiation skills to participate in new business development opportunities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
• Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks
• Willingness to travel