IT Project Manager

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking an IT Project Manager to join our team! At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative, high-quality, technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.

About the Role:

On behalf of the Camden City School District, UTRS is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee and coordinate multiple IT projects and initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can drive IT programs, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure seamless execution across various IT support services.

Key Duties:

• Project Management Planning and Implementation:
  • Establish and recommend a Project Management Plan (PMP) to ensure that all activities from the kick-off meeting to the ongoing lifecycle management of IT support services are executed properly as planned and on schedule.
  • Provide management and operations support to the Camden City School District and serve as a single point of contact for the Camden City School District Office of Information Technology (OIT) to manage and administer the Management, Operations & Administration (MO&A) IT environment solution.
• Management and Oversight:
  • Oversee all activities performed by contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to satisfy the requirements identified in the Statement of Work.
  • Provide direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership for the execution of this task order.
• Inventory Management:
  • Track all networking and peripheral equipment supporting the network.
  • Create and maintain an inventory database that is readily accessible to the contractor's authorized users and Camden City School District personnel.
  • Maintain an inventory of all equipment including end-of-life (EOL) status, warranty, manufacturer, model number, and other information.
• Network Operations Center (NOC) Support:
  • Coordinate and provide support for the Network Operations Center (NOC), including Wide Area Network (WAN) services, Local Area Network (LAN) services, Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, and Quality of Service.
• Reporting and Communication:
  • Develop a comprehensive reporting and communication plan to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following skillsets and experience:

• Experience:
  • 5+ years in IT project management, preferably within an educational or public sector environment.
  • Hands-on experience with end-user support in Windows OS or other desktop operating system experience.
• Knowledge Areas:
  • IT program and project management methodologies.
  • End-user device support and infrastructure management.
  • IT procurement and vendor relationship management.
  • Network topologies, engineering, and security best practices.
  • Cybersecurity frameworks and compliance.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Additional Information:

• The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Camden City School District policies, guiding principles, standards, and regulatory requirements for information systems, personnel, physical, and technical security.
• The role involves proactive monitoring, maintenance, and support of the IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.
• Applicants must be able to provide scheduled on-site support at various Camden School District schools and administrative facilities in the city.

Read about our benefits here: Our Benefits - UTRS | Thinking Forward

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

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