The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Project Manager I – Information Technology (ITPM) for a large educational client within Los Angeles County. The ITPM will manage and coordinate the implementation of complex Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS) projects, including but not limited to:
Network
- Voice and Data Systems (VoIP, Network Switching, WIFI)
- Data Center Buildout
- TR/ER Buildout
- LAN/WAN
Audio Visual Systems
- Smart Classrooms
- Video Conferencing
- Training Rooms
- A/V Infrastructure oversight Security
- Security Cameras
- Access Control Systems
- Security Monitoring solutions
- Wireless-related technologies
Other Related Systems
- Servers and Storage – Plan and deploy servers and storage upgrades for Districtwide applications such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Cybersecurity – Plan and deploy firewalls and cybersecurity solutions to help secure the District’s network.
- Security Cameras – Plan and deploy security camera systems, workstations, and recording equipment.
* The list above is only a sampling of project types
Position Description:
- Successfully manage and execute 5 to 10 projects simultaneously, ranging in value and complexity from $1M to $25M each
- Ability to support a multi-campus environment
- Develop comprehensive project plans for assigned project plans using MS Project
- Develop stakeholder registers and perform stakeholder mapping where appropriate
- Develop project with project scheduling team or independently to drive project timelines
- Develop WBS and leverage Due Date Performance for project schedule timeline horizon
- Collaborate with internal and external IT resources for the successful project execution
- Documents and reports all project data accurately and in a timely manner
- Schedules project meetings and create Meeting Minutes for all meetings attended
- Successfully deliver IT projects on schedule and within budget
- Good understanding of Earned Value Management Principles
- Assess, communicate, and mitigate risks by utilizing contingency plans as needed and documenting and tracking risks via a centralized risk register
- Report and collaborate with Program Management Office on all IT project and program matters
- Review and develop IT-related contract documents and ensure deliverables are complete and accurate
- Develop detailed technical scopes of work to support IT projects and programs
- Utilize SharePoint technologies for document and artifact repositories
- Evaluate vendor/contractor’s job performance and compliance with scope documents.
- Review and evaluate IT project submittals.
- Coordinate Asset Tagging with Asset Disposition/Surplus, and Relocation teams
- Track all project status and provide mid to executive-level management status reports relative to overall program relative to IT project delivery schedules
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and report performance of IT projects and programs to include cost, scope and schedule
- Engage and work with stakeholders to align requirements, project deliverables
- Identify risk and create risk mitigation plans successfully
- Present project updates on weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc basis
- Follow project closure procedures for the successful transition of the project to operations
Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in project management of enterprise IT projects
- Experience managing multiple IT projects with differing complexities and size
- Skilled at leading project team in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Experience with project financials, project scope, and adhering to project budget
- Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles
- Strong understanding of enterprise computing; data centers, servers, route/switch, multi-tiered applications and ERP
- Experience deploying network infrastructure, including Cisco, HP, and Aruba.
- Experience with deploying VoIP and IP based solutions
- Experience with DC, MDFs, and IDF rooms
- Experience with deploying wireless networks and related technologies
- Experience with deploying security technologies such as Everbridge, Milestone, or similar
- Detailed involvement of all project development lifecycle including initiation, planning, design, monitoring and controlling, execution and closeout with IT project management
- Experience working with business and IT stakeholders at all levels of management to understand needs, gathering requirements, and develop a project charter (project initiation documentation).
- Understanding of PEWs, ROMs and SOWs
- Good understanding of resource management
- Strong understanding of PPM tools and/or Microsoft Project
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Good understanding of KPIs and Metrics
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimal Two or four-year college degree
- A valid PMP certification, in-progress or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Scrum and Agile project management
- Knowledge of DDP (Due Date Performance) methodology
- Strong knowledge of Enterprise IT Project Management
- Knowledge of network and related technologies
- Experience in higher education preferred but not required
- Familiarity with bidding and contracting process, and with programs that utilize public funds
- Experience with Design Bid Build or Design Build
Benefits
- Salary Range: $138,000-$143,000
- Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
- 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
- 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
- 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
- Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
- Laptop for work purposes