Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Certified Project Manager in Albany, NY

Tuesday, July 17, 2007
UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a Certified Project Manager for our Albany, NY region. The successful candidate should have experience managing at least three projects consisting of the following project types of either: Software development, Process re-engineering, Application implementation, or Technical Architecture implementations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Managing assigned projects through all phases of the project management lifecycle.
  • Creating Initial Planning documents with completeness and accuracy.
  • Developing Project Scope Statements and secures project sponsor signoff.
  • Coordinating and facilitating meetings with relevant representatives and all project stakeholders to review project proposal, goals, and intended deliverables such as the product and/or service as developed and documented in the business case.
  • Developing project schedules, identifying milestones, dependencies, and critical path.

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an enterprise integration company focused at delivering IT solutions to both government agencies and commercial entities. We provide architecture, design and deployment in a range of enterprise level services. We hire the best and brightest in all competencies to ensure that our clients are receiving the most professional, technologically savvy and business necessary engineering services.

UNIVERSAL Technologies offers a comprehensive compensation package to include competitive salary, health insurance (90% employer paid), dental insurance (80% employer paid), life insurance, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax dependent care, pre-tax transportation programs, paid time off, 401k, and paid holidays.


Experience: To be considered for the position candidates must possess the following skills and experience:

  • Holds a Current PMP Certification for at least one year
  • At least four years experience managing at least three projects consisting of the following project types of either:
    o Software development
    o Process re-engineering
    o Application implementation
    o Technical architecture implementations
  • Managed project teams of five or more team members
  • Managed projects using a standard Project Management Methodology
  • At least two years experience establishing a PMO
  • At least two years experience with NYS PM Methodology
  • Has at least two years Experience mentoring/training team lead and/or junior project managers including:
    o Developing PM skills and abilities
    o Developing PM confidence
    o An understanding of the PMI "Project Management Body of Knowledge".

Candidates with the following desirable skills and experience will be considered first:

  • Minimally one year of experience establishing Portfolio Management and/or Governance Processes for a PMO
  • Three years of direct experience with designing, developing, and implementing an organization wide Project Management Office.
  • Four years experience Mentoring PM's with formal Project Management mentoring program and/or four years experience training PM's.
  • Two years conducting Formal Project Close-outs and or establishing a Formal Closeout process for a PMO
  • Four years experience managing projects utilizing the NYS Project Management Methodology.
  • PMP certification for at least three years
  • Experience with the HP/Mercury PPM tool suite version 6.0 or better (includes training, use of, and/or implementation of the tool)
  • Experience with MS Project 2000
  • Experience with ITIL implementations
  • Experience in communicating with Sr. level management

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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