DirectNET is presently looking for a highly motivated, self-directed, IT Project Manager. If you have a history of successfully managing IT projects to implement proactive IT solutions achieving maximum up-time and staying abreast of the latest IT needs, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The person in this role will lead and manage the projects of the IT team. This IT Project Manager will wear several hats, and be an active participant in all IT projects pitching in on various aspects of the projects as needed. S/he also works in partnership with other teams outside of IT to achieve corporate and team objectives.

• Work with management to understand priorities/needs for IT and put together a plan of how to achieve those objectives
• Plan, manage execution, monitoring and closure of all IT projects
• Accountable for maintaining the scope, budget and timeline
• Document IT processes and procedures
• Manage new system builds and existing system rebuilds
• Drive IT software and solution selection process
• Keep abreast of developments in the industry, best practices, and trends
• Make recommendations regarding appropriate technologies, infrastructure and software, analyzing gaps between current/desired states
• Participate in execution of projects as needed
• Develop and implement test plans
• Identify and manage risks associated with IT projects. Flags delays, risks and resource issues
• Develop and implement process for monitoring and alerting of any potential downtime of systems
• Improve IT communication to the company as a whole
• Identifies Milestones, Dependencies, and Deliverables
• Balances project Resource assignments and workloads
• Assist with user support as needed
• Meet with direct manager to review team plan, individual plan, quarterly metrics, and quarterly individual performance and to discuss plan refinements

Required experience/characteristics

• Passion for looking at future needs and developing and implementing a plan to achieve needed results
• Problem Solver
• Thorough knowledge of project management concepts, practices, and techniques (PMP certification preferred)
• Good communicator
• Self-motivated
• Experience in the installation, configuration and testing of various software systems on servers (SQL, Exchange, IIS, AD, Domains)
• Extremely familiar with complex system dependencies in IT infrastructures, to include data flow models and change management
• Familiar with configuring network devices, infrastructure design, and component functions and features
• Experienced in researching new technologies and performing feature/cost/ benefit analysis related to IT directional vision and company needs/vision
• Familiar with information security and developing corporate procedures to ensure its effectiveness
• Web development experience is a plus (ASP, .NET, C#, MS dev studio)

Application: Submit a resume and cover letter to resumes@42U.com. In the cover letter, please describe how your experience directly relates to the responsibilities of this position.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.
 

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