We are seeking a "Technical Project Manager". This position is for IT consulting company. The end client is financial services. Title: Technical Project Manager (Network Infrastructure)
Downtown Chicago, IL (Hybrid at this moment, on-site 2-3 days a week)
Occasional weekend work
Salary Range: $100k - $115k
Start Date: Immediately
Responsibilities:
Understand the overall project plan and assigned scope
Host any project and scope related meetings as needed or as requested
Communicate with providers and vendors and manage network implementation/upgrade/migration activities
Manage each release and report the progress and status to the program manager
Provide the overall project management documentation support including: create or update the project schedule/progress (with MS Project), create meeting agendas and minutes to keep track of the project activities, support creating/updating action item lists and issue lists, create a regular project status report, etc.
Create project document such as budget plan, project charter, business requirement document and release plan
Serve as a liaison for communications between the program manager and/or other project managers, as well as any internal/external technical parties as needed
Assist the appropriate parties to develop and update the technical contents of the release related documents or any technical documents
Navigate and resolve project roadblocks through effective collaboration with key stakeholders
Requirement:
5 to 7 years’ experience managing large enterprise IT projects
Experience and good understanding of networking (LAN/WAN/Wireless, etc.)
Experience with technical project management in office relocation or network migration is preferred
Experience with Cisco based network projects is a plus
Ability to apply project management principles, processes and tools to effectively manage projects
Able to gather requirements from any area (end-user, engineering, operations, deployment etc.) and clearly communicate to all interested parties
Strong presentation skills for presenting to Senior Management
Very strong verbal and written communication in English
Able to work on-site at the client’s office in Chicago.