Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for a Technical Project Manager on a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing IT company in Richardson, TX!!! Excellent opportunity with a fast paced, fast growing team working on cutting edge technology and developing state-of-the-art products. Position Description: This position implements the project management methodology, processes, tools, and best practices in accordance to Project Management Lifecycle. The purpose of this position is to manage effective delivery of technology solutions and processes to the business. This includes the development of new services and product offerings requiring coordination between the business and technology teams. Responsibilities: Develop a Project Charter – as new projects are identified, including establishment of proper scope, cost and time estimates, and managing delivery expectations from both the business and technical perspectives. Manage project scope, time and budget. Timeline management – coordinates the necessary resources for project completion; develops milestones, project deliverables, and assures timely delivery. Risk Management – identify, document, communicate, and minimize risks. Issue management - ensure project issues are addressed or escalated as appropriate. Change Control – managing the change request process for the project. Status Reporting – report to stakeholders and management on a weekly basis. Presentations – present project status to staff meetings and periodic stakeholder meetings; present project management methodology to business and technical staff as needed. Other Duties Ensure quality is achieved as planned Escalate decisions and unresolved issues Establish appropriate key success indicators Conduct Project Learning reviews (i.e. "lessons learned") Close all project documentation and archive appropriate records and materials Requirements: 5+ years of technical project management experience practicing common project management methodologies. Core PM strengths (IT projects) Strong IT – application environment experience Corporate experience – send email, calendar…. Work at a very fast pace Build Business Services box (Project Management, QA, Training, Business Req Gathering) Excellent end-user interface and interpersonal skills Strong, up-to-date, technology skills in a variety of technologies Excellent people management skills Very good organization skills Excellent written communications Goal orientation and action-focused; pragmatic and self-disciplined Good team motivation and delegation skills Ability to work well in a somewhat "unstructured"/demand –driven environment Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills Proven ability to direct multiple projects. Networked Physical Security Solutions experience a plus Education/Certifications: BS degree or equivalent experience Proficiency with MS Office; MS Project; MS Visio or similar tools Experience in establishing/setting/enforcing strong standards/procedures/processes PMO certification preferred Knowledge of Cisco product lines (PhySec, Switch/Router, UC) a plus Other Details: 90 day Contract to Hire Opportunity Salary: Around $75k, can go a little higher on the hourly rate during the contract period Richardson, Tx If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to dustin.jarvis@adeccona.com The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.