IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Project Manager to join our customer in Phoenix Arizona. This is an Hybrid position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity.
Job Description:
This position is responsible for assisting Cyber Command with the implementation of projects and strategies that promote and support the statewide cybersecurity program. The position assists the Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office (SISPO) with attaining the statewide information security goals and objectives set by the State CISO. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to define project goals, manage resources, and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate has excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
Skills Required
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical and practical aspects of project management. Organization’s methodologies and tools. Organization’s policies and procedures. Interrelationships among various internal & external organizational functions. SKILL Strong customer service. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication.
ABILITY
Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks. Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations. Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly. Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization. Develop and write technical documentation. Leading team(s) to design solutions for clients.
Skills Preferred
Advanced project management. Learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles and tools used to create and deliver perspectives with fewest resources with continuous problem solving. Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Experience Required
Manages multiple medium and large-sized projects, including some complex projects, in support of the Statewide Security Program Facilitates the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements Leads planning and implementation of projects Develops methods to monitor project progress and takes corrective action Manages projects based on repeatable standards and practices where possible, but also may require defining new approaches. Resolves or assists in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas. Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes to resolve issues Proactively and routinely identifies, mitigates and reports project risks Manages and coordinates project budget and resource allocation.
Experience Preferred
3-7 years of proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in IT or cybersecurity Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated success. Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Education Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PRINCE2, Six Sigma. Agile methodology certifications like PMI-ACP for Agile Certified Practitioner or SAFe® Agilist if the company focuses on Agile methodologies.
Additional Information
Background check- Standard fingerprint, social security trace, 7year national county criminal. MUST BE A US CITIZEN Hybrid with majority remote. We only really do onsite for monthly all-hands meetings and important events like the elections. 2-3 days per month in person while the rest is remote.
THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:
Email your candidate/s resume to jb dot resumes at idealforce.com along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability
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