Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Do:

Develop project plans that align with client needs/requirements for each initiative to track milestones, deliverables, schedule, deadlines, change, resource allocation, and budget  

Coordinate project tasks to ensure successful solutions are implemented under the guidance of the management team  

Develop, recommend, and implement necessary risk mitigation solutions  

Coordinate and attend meetings related to projects; communicate between departments as required  

Coordinate with technology teams across the company and with clients to define and drive any technical changes required for projects  

Compile project status reports and provide updates to clients and management  

Collaborate with and where necessary, mentor other Project Managers  

Deliver:

Proactive leadership and top-down oversight in both internal and client initiatives, projects, and client installations from concept through completion  

Ensure projects adhere to required standards of scope, requirements, deliverables, and timeline  

Oversee necessary review of project(s) status; identify and communicate risks  

Manage client expectations and balance the needs of both Summit and our clients to ensure satisfaction for relevant parties  

Serve as an escalation point for pre-installation client support issues  

Identify and anticipate the needs for additional project work by communicating with both clients and internal team members  

I'm interested...is this the job for me? We are looking for:

Experience in managing complex initiatives, including coordination of new implementations at data center facilities, managed services, application and infrastructure projects  

Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, or related field preferred  

3+ years in a project management office or as a project manager for a company  

Microsoft Office Suite trained, experience in MS Project or Visio required  

Highly organized and detail-oriented, as the PM will be directing projects across multiple departments  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

Excellent flexibility and wits, ability to handle fast-paced technical office environment   

Ability to assist in organizing, running, and documenting complex meetings  

Ability to manage multiple priorities and to delegate as needed, with the leadership to inspire technical personnel throughout all stages of the project  

Experience working with client vision, business objectives, and critical success factors   

Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases   

Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance logic with creativity  

Skilled in estimating and common project management desktop tools   

Ability to deal with ambiguity and change  

Ability to manage large or multiple projects with changing priorities  

At Summit, our culture and core values are important to us. As a diverse team of passionate pathfinders, we deliver on the promise of technology. If this sparks your interest, we'd love to chat with you!

Empower our people  

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Customer first  

Focus on outcomes  

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