IT Project Manager

Project Manager

Acture Solutions of Albany, NY is looking to hire a full-time IT Project Manager for an engagement in Troy NY area with an international corporation. Do you want to work on the cutting edge of IT innovation and further your career within an inventive and collaborative culture? Would you like to work for a people-first company that treats each employee with incredible respect? Are you seeking to grow your IT skillset in a supportive environment? If so, please read on!

This Project Manager position earns top-of-industry pay of $95,000 - $125,000/year, depending on experience, technical knowledge, and industry certifications. We also offer a selection of 100%-employer-sponsored health care plans, a generous retirement plan, generous paid time off (PTO), and employer-sponsored continuing education. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT ACTURE SOLUTIONS

Delivering technology solutions since 1984, we are a rapidly growing managed services provider that provides digital transformation services to a diverse customer base. Our services encompass networking, data center, cybersecurity, physical security, and collaboration tools that help businesses, schools, medical centers, and governments deliver services digitally. We grew up servicing the needs of large school districts across New York State. As a result, our team acquired the skills necessary to work across a large diversity of environments with highly sensitive data security. With a decades-long legacy of helping customers work smarter and drive results, we are focused on delivering positive outcomes and customer satisfaction. We treat everyone as a family, from customers to employees.

We have a performance-driven culture with a growth mindset. Our employees are constantly challenged in their work and are encouraged to make mistakes and learn from those mistakes. We sincerely believe in the power of our team-centric approach. As long as the job is getting done, strong contributors enjoy significant amounts of freedom in their work. We trust our employees to determine the hours and location for work that best suits them. And, time off is encouraged. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER

As a Project Manager, you play an essential role in maintaining the respect we have earned within the industry. Since people are our product, you are expected to power our future growth. You are the lifeblood of the organization from project planning and coordination to responding to customer needs, the Project Manager is a leader within the organization. With an exceptional focus on our customer's needs, you are the first point of contact for Project related items. You save the day for them with your clear, level-headed, and friendly support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Technology Project Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for execution of multiple IT infrastructure projects
• Know the importance of follow-ups with resources to ensure things get done daily/weekly/monthly
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Manage change requests and change orders to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques-MS Project, for example
• Report issues and delays to management appropriately based on severity
• Manage the relationship with vendors, staff, and relevant stakeholders
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation for the project when appropriate
• Meet with department heads, implementers, and vendors to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior team members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other Acture team members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification along with 6 years of relevant technology project management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time onsite position typically works Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Do you have a positive attitude? Will you consistently work hard for the team? Do you have intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously improve? Can you think on your feet? Are you organized and able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Do you take the time to help and mentor fellow teammates? Are you a creative thinker who is always looking for ways to improve processes? Can you move from one task to another efficiently? If so, you might just be perfect for this Project Manager position!

Acture Solutions requires a valid drivers license and criminal background checks for all positions.