IT Project Manager with PMP Certification Needed in New York, NY

Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for an Project Manager on a 3 month contract opportunity with a leading company in New York, NY.The pay for this position is 48.50 per hour on W2 contract. No exceptions.OverviewManages and monitors technical projects from initiation through delivery in order to provide solutions for new and existing Thomson products. Serves as a liaison between technical and non-technical departments in order to ensure that all targets and requirements are met. Ensures that technical projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Operates under minimal supervision managing a variety of IT projects. Typically reports to the Manager of the Program Management Office. Requires four to five years of background in technology with at least five years of project management experience.ScopeThe project managers are charged with managing both small short-term implementations as well as large projects that could last a year or more with multiple sub projects and numerous stakeholders.Responsibilities and DutiesSet up and manage virtual project teams through collaboration with Tech Ops managers and resources in order to manage projects.Work with internal/external functional units with appropriate communications in order to gather requirements.Approve, or validate, and distribute technical design decisions with input from stakeholders in an effort to come up with the best solutions for our clients technical implementations.Develop project plans and schedules with input from project team members in order to properly set expectations with stakeholders.Manage projects through the full lifecycle using established processes and tools in accordance with managerial requirements.Detect and manage project risks using best practices to inform stakeholders of the possible project pit falls while working to alleviate said risks.Manage project budgets by influencing decision making while tracking expenditures in order to stay on a set budget.Submit status reports to varying levels of management via established tool sets and templates in order to inform stakeholders throughout the project.QualificationsExcellent communication skillsUndergraduate university degree or higher Self motivated/Self starter5 years project management experienceAdvanced training in project management (PMP certification preferred)4-5 years technical backgroundExperience with MS Office suiteUnderstanding of data center operations (product operations, server, storage, network, database mgmt, system mgmt, DR/BCP best practices) Excellent team building and leadership skills If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to (see below) The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here