Project Specialist - Austin, United States - AZAD Technology Partners

Description

AZAD Technology Partners

is seeking

a

Project Specialist

for a full-time, W2 Contract position based in

Austin, Texas

.
The position is

full-time

on-site

.

Q

ualified candidates must

reside

in

Austin, Texas

to meet

in-office

requirement

.
6+ Month assignment with high probability of extending.
Compensation is between 40

hourly

(83,20

,000 / year)

.

Benefits include

Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan

, a

s well as

the

option for Paid Time Off

(dependent on assignment length and amount requested).

Position Summary:
W

orks on the front line for project customer services, accessing data from the project management system of record and

providing

project management reporting, data analysis, process, tools, and training support to the IT project management community.

Responsible for consistent production of all custom and ad-hoc reporting using analytics toolsets for both the IT Executive and Management levels, and,

performing

routine data analysis using analytics toolsets to

identify

and track trends, develop insights, formulate

hypotheses

and draw conclusions and recommendations based on data consumed.

Within these two primary responsibilities, this position manages the collection and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to

assist

IT Executive Leadership with critical decision-making to manage the project portfolio effectively and efficiently.

This position is also pivotal in presenting data, data analysis, and findings and recommendations to IT leadership and other interested stakeholders.

Other responsibilities may include planning, assigning, and/or coordinating the work of others, benchmarking performance metrics and operational metrics against similarly sized and scoped IT organizations, and responding to customer service requests for systems, process, and project management related information.

This position works in conjunction with team leadership under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

The ideal candidate will

possess


the minimum qualifications:
8 Years - Skilled in managing projects with implementations across large organizations.

Experience should include developing and managing project plans; documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers.

4 Years - Ability to research, gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and/or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems and prioritize information and issues.

4 Years - Skilled in effectively mapping business processes and

identifying

process improvements and skilled in planning and

facilitating

meetings and group problem solving.
4 Years - Experience overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensure business requirements get translated into technical specifications, guide, and

facilitate

the SDLC process.
4 Years - Experience developing and

maintaining

strong relationships with multiple project sponsors and stakeholders. Must

possess

strong communication

and presentation skills and strong teamwork skills.

4 Years - Ability to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and develop and present weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conduct regular project team status meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:
Agile (Scrum) Experience - Managing the project with feature driven sprints.
Agile

methodology

, overseeing and tracking development progress, and ensuring project assignments align with project timelines.
Experience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies.
PMP Certification.

ABOUT US:
AZAD Technology Partners is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by

utilizing

the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.
Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD

is

a leading provider of Technology Consulting and Engineering Solutions to Fortune 500 and innovative high-tech firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and our passion

about

technology is key to our success.

Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most innovative projects in the Pacific Northwest.

If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.
AZAD Technology Partners values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our

inception

, we have

witnessed

how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD Technology Partners is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD Technology Partners is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin,

age

or any other status protected under applicable local,

state

or federal law.

AZAD Technology Partners takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD Technology Partners is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.

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