Project Manager - IV

Project Manager to lead 40 site MPLS/VOIP/CPE project for a Client customer at the customer location in Mounds View, MN (40 hours/week)
*Execute and maintain project management processes in the areas of project schedule, quality management, communications management, risk/issue management, and change management.
•Develop and maintain project schedules and calendars with the input and assistance of transition leads
•Facilitate team meetings, providing meeting minutes and action items where needed
•Build strong communication channels with internal stakeholders in various departments: Sales, Professional Services, IT Operations, Development teams, Release Management, Networking
•Track tasks assigned to the project team and prepare regular status reports
•Responsible for tracking project changes and producing updated schedules
•Influence continuous improvement of project management methodologies including: assessment of project delivery capabilities, gathering and reporting performance metrics, establishing corresponding targets, and measurement of on-going progress.
•Ensure smooth communication within the project team and other cross-functional teams
•Interface with internal/external stakeholders on a regular basis
•Prepare and document Day 1/Day 2 support documentation and acceptance criteria
•Oversee and drive establishment of SLA/OLA agreements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
Excellent organizational skills
Supplier Management
Demonstrated experience with verbal & written communications
Enterprise Client Experience
Financial Business acumen
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office product suite, including PowerPoint, Excel & Word
4+ Years proven Project Management experience with proven track record and experience with deploying and delivering complex solutions.
Proven leadership skills & capabilities
Ability to manage and negotiate with required internal and external organizations
Knowledge and experience with Clarity
ITIL V3 Certification Desired
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Desired
Proficiency in customer enablement tools
Knowledge and experience with Clarity
ITIL V3 Certification Desired
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Desired
Proficiency in customer enablement tools

Vivek Salvatore

vivek.salvatore(@)americanetworks.com

(973) 582-3458