Server Refresh (RedHat Linux) Technical Project Manager - REMOTE in US

Req ID: 279450 

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Server Refresh (RedHat Linux) Technical Project Manager - REMOTE in US to join our team remotely in the US, supporting east coast hours. 

This (Server Refresh) Technical Project Manager will be assigned multiple initiatives within the Server Refresh space.  The work efforts are related to all server refresh projects related to inplace upgrades of RedHat Linux servers.  The need is for the strong project manager to be accountable in ensuring that assigned projects are effectively managed by taking accountability and ownership for the successful delivery of work.

Role Responsibilities:

• Creates, manages, and understands impacts to project scope, constraints and schedule. Manages projects according to work plan. Performs critical path analysis
• Understands and can effectively/quantifiably communicate progress against tasks, milestones, and blockers of each project in the portfolio
• Coordinates across multiple projects that are aligned with the strategic direction of the department
• Identifies and manages project and program interdependencies
• Creates performance and status reports for relevant stakeholders
• Develops and manages project risk and issue management plans. Analyzes risks by probability and severity to assess their impact on project delivery. Implements procedures to mitigate risk threats
• Utilizes available tools for identifying and tracking issues such as the Delivery Risk Assessment, risk workshops, and clarity
• Uses client project management tools and methodologies to deliver
• Develops project organization chart and governance structures. Defines roles and responsibilities of team members
• Defines processes and standards around governance, communication, and quality. Develops deliverable acceptance plans and criteria
• Identifies and develops strategy for changes in scope, schedule, and cost. Develops strategic rationale for change including costs, benefits, tradeoffs, etc.
• Creates transition plan, identifies lessons learned, and applies the lessons learned to future projects
• Establish program objectives; develop requirements, plan schedules and estimate cost
• Balance stakeholder needs and effectively negotiate tradeoffs between scope, schedule, and budget
• Balance needs of multiple stakeholders and gains buy-in from groups who may be resistant to change

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a technical project manager, utilizing project management methodologies and disciplines, best practices, and artifacts in both Waterfall and Agile environments
• Must have technical experience supporting projects related to Server Refresh, specifically Inplace Upgrades of Linux RedHat Servers
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint
• Must have experience using Agile project management tools (e.g. Rally, Jira, MS ADS etc.)
• Ability to travel occasionally according to meet client demands
• Bachelor’s degree is required (Degree preferable in a technology or related field)

Highly Preferred Skills:

• Technical consulting experience highly preferred
• Banking or FSI industry experience preferred
• PMP/CAPM Certification

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