job summary: The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope. The Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day delivery and governance of assigned IT projects within the portfolio. Direct and indirect management of project resources including but not limited to IT Architects, Engineers, Technicians, Associate Project Managers and Project Coordinators assigned within the portfolio. Full project lifecycle management from inception (initiation, discovery, design, test/pilot, implementation and closure) including financial responsibility (expense tracking, invoicing, forecasting, accounts receivable assistance, etc.) and governance (reporting, stakeholder analysis, lessons learned, etc.) is required. location: Plano, Texas job type: Contract salary: $43 - 53 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Required Skills - At least 5 years of professional Project Management experience with skills in: Schedule Management, Communications, Planning, Revenue/Cost Management, Scope and Change Control Management, Issue/Risk and Quality Management, and Vendor Management Experience managing infrastructure deployment, network implementations/remediation's, MS Stack (OS/Application) or Cloud implementation solutions A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and/or relevant work experience with PMP certification Job Duties - Manage a matrix team with coaching/mentoring of team members and communication with third party vendors/suppliers Understand and manage adherence to project statements of work, mitigate scope creep and execute change orders when required Define, document and execute customer status calls and full project governance reporting both internal and external Work within the project defined change management associated with the portfolio of projects assigned strong focus on continuous service improvement while documenting lessons learned and risks to communicate to client value of methodologies Develop and maintain detailed/comprehensive project plans to monitor and track progress Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps) Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency Manage matrix team with internal database project real time updates for project and financial status. Job Requirements - Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope. The Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day delivery and governance of assigned IT projects within the portfolio. Direct and indirect management of project resources including but not limited to IT Architects, Engineers, Technicians, Associate Project Managers and Project Coordinators assigned within the portfolio. Full project lifecycle management from inception (initiation, discovery, design, test/pilot, implementation and closure) including financial responsibility (expense tracking, invoicing, forecasting, accounts receivable assistance, etc.) and governance (reporting, stakeholder analysis, lessons learned, etc.) is required. Desired Skills & Experience - Ability to manage multiple complex projects at the same time Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking Excellent oral and written communication skills, internally (vertically and horizontally) and externally with clients, vendors and partners strong Customer/account management skills, including ability to successfully delivery project statuses timely and accurately Superior project documentation skills Superior problem solving skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment Preferred: PMP and/or ITIL certification or equivalent Six Sigma green or black belt qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Project Management Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.