Sr. Project Coordinator / Jr. Project Manager

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Lansing, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Coordinate and manage multiple IT Security projects, update project status, prepare project schedules, and work with project teams, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget and scope.
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Company Description

vTech can help you avoid the daunting task of writing and posting job offers, shifting through resumes and laboring through the lengthy interview process. Our Staffing solutions will allow you to elude those tasks and place topnotch, high-caliber professionals in the position you need to fill.
We use our expertise, knowledge, and global resources to deliver top-quality candidates and tailor our IT and Non-IT recruitment services to your needs. This allows us to deliver the required results in a timely manner that meets your schedule at a substantially reduced cost.
We pride ourselves for having one of the fastest growth rate and also the lowest turnover rates in the industry just 2.5 percent annually. We focus on the training and retaining qualified professionals with high personal and work ethics. With the help of our extensive database of internal candidates and CATS applicants tracking system, we can provide quality resources within the limited time frame.
We have also successfully placed hundreds of candidates in the areas related to Information Technology, Engineering, professional, Scientific & Clinical, etc. for both our commercial and government clients.
Source: A recruiter sources candidates from various sources; the search starts from our proprietary database. Using advanced sourcing methods like social media, professional networking media, internal, and 3rd party job boards, we identify qualified candidates.
Validate: A recruiter validates the candidates’ experience and skill sets against our client’s position.
Initial Screening: Based on the position and the client’s work culture, the recruiter uses initial screening questions to determine the most suitable candidates.
Submit: the recruiter will submit to the technical team qualified candidates who have passed the initial screening.
Technical Screening: The technical team then prepares a matrix of the particular requirements and required experience for the position and using a list of questions and the results, re-validates the candidates’ technical skills.
Background Check: Administrative personnel will provide a detailed background check, as required, per client agreement.
On board: On successfully completing the above steps, the candidates are welcomed on board and assisted to ensure a smooth integration at the client’s location.

Job Description

Experienced Sr. Project Coordinator / Jr. Project Manager for coordinating and managing multiple IT Security projects with strong communication skills. Works closely with Senior Project Manager/Program Manager to coordinate and accomplish tasks.
This is a Sr. Coordinator Position. Candidates that greatly exceed the years of experience listed in the skills matrix will not be considered. This person must be willing to work as a Coordinator at times.
Years of Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Coordinator/Project Manager.
Job Description:
This position is for project manager position to coordinate and manage multiple Information Technology (IT) projects supporting DTMB - Chief Security Officer (CSO) organization. Primary role and responsibility includes, but is not limited to:
• Updates Project status, issues/risks, next steps, accomplishment, budget etc. in Portfolio and Project Management tool on a weekly basis.
• Reviews required project documents and completes a QA on those documents and follows thru to remediate any QA findings.
• Prepares, maintain and update Project Schedule on a regular basis
• Schedule Project meetings and take Meeting Notes & Publish
• Create project artifacts in various capacities
• Works closely with Program manager and serves as a backup person to the Sr. Project Manager/Program Manager, as needed
• Provide project management for project activities to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget and within scope.
• Define project scope, duration, resources and cost, as well as the best course of action/approach to attain the project objectives.
• Provide project management for project scheduling, tracking, issue management, risk management, change management, and status reporting.
• Follow the State Unified Information Technology Environment (SUITE) Project Management Methodology (PMM) and System Engineering Methodology (SEM), based on Industry standard PMI framework and SEI’s CMMI framework.
• Utilize the State’s Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool (Changepoint) on all projects.
• Plans and coordinates work with teams. Designs and implements project plans. Generally work with other IT managers and IT technical teams. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Self-directed and independent. Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Prepares reports and matrix for upper management regarding status of project.

Required Skills:

Information Technology Background
Excellent communication and Project coordinating skills
Expert skill level in using Microsoft products ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
Strong skills in project scheduling utilizing a project scheduling and portfolio management tool such as MS Project, Changepoint etc.
Project Management/Coordination experience with I T Security / IT Infrastructure projects
Knowledge of IT Security Standards like NIST, COBIT
Agile experience
ITIL Certification
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Or Equivalent
PMI- PMP Certification
Working on projects in a Waterfall environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Top Skills

Changepoint
Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Ms Project
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The Company
HQ: Washington, District Of Columbia
471 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

vTech solution Inc. is a Managed IT Services firm based out of Washington DC with a primary focus on Cloud Computing and Professional Services. vTech was incorporated in January 2006 under the Commonwealth of Virginia as an IT Professional firm. vTech has experienced constant growth over the years and has developed various IT service capabilities by diversifying its service portfolio to IT Consulting, Enterprise Software Solutions, and Cloud Computing Services to provide complete IT Managed Service offerings. Currently, we are one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies and have been consecutively named in INC. 5000 list for the past five years. Our focus is to enhance the level of success for our clients by efficiently offering the highest quality services. We use the most advanced IT technologies and practices to add value to our client services. We specialized in core competencies which include Cloud solutions, Network Services, Security Solutions, Customized Application Services, System Integration, AI Tools, and Professional IT Services such as Project Management, Staff Augmentation, and IT Infrastructure Services. vTech Solution's unwavering dedication to results defines our brand. Our time-tested management processes, quality control methods, and state-of-the-art work environment ensure that our clients' most complex projects are delivered on time, on budget, and message. "vTech encourages and supports a healthy work-life balance for its employees. It offers a workplace where you can work with dignity and independence. vTech offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer tuition and training expense reimbursement and a flexible work schedule."

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