IT Project Coordinator Category : Project Management Location/City : OR - Beaverton Id : 16791 Meridian Technology Group is looking for a highly organized IT Project Coordinator . The key to success in this role is to be a self-starter that can drive process improvement opportunities across a department and organization. You must have strong communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation skills and experience. The ideal candidate will have strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, with experience creating statistical charts, graphs and presentation. Some of the role will be administrative duties such as coordinating weekly leadership staff meetings, tracking follow up action items and event planning and meeting coordination. Partner with other teams to drive increased visibility to portfolios through: Weekly portfolio status updates Monthly portfolio updates Quarterly business reviews Drive departmental resource planning process, including capacity planning, time allocation, and reporting Track portfolio financials capex/opex Coordinate weekly leadership staff meetings Maintain portfolio/departmental calendar Manage departmental communication/collaboration strategy Strong skills required: PowerPoint Excel SharePoint MS Word skills Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position For more information about this position, contact: Meridian Technology Group Recruiting Team (503)697-1600 in Oregon (800)755-1038 outside Oregon or Email Resume to: 16791-MH1671@apply.maxhire.net Ready to Apply? go to: Meridian Technology Group Career Center at: http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E55465361D43717B7E571D287755186D0D2F3348 or to view other Project Management Positions go to: http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E15E65361D43717B7E571D2877181F6E06 All Meridian Technology Group open positions Project Lead/Manager (Intermediate) Category : Project Management Location/City : OR - Beaverton Id : 16790 Meridian Technology Group is looking for an intermediate Project Lead / Manager . The candidate filling this position will: Coordinate projects and deliverables within the ASQT organization. Facilitate meetings, communications, and support organizations. Work with team to facilitate meetings, move department towards meeting set deadlines. Coordinate resources, budget and schedule for assigned projects. Manage changes to the project plan. Manage and facilitate all projects through implementation and the hand-off to base business support. Possible responsibility for assembling project teams, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing and executing project plans. Skill/Role Level Years Preference: Project Lead Intermediate 3.0 Year(s) of Experience Required Project Manager Intermediate 3.0 Year(s) of Experience Required Technical Lead Intermediate 3.0 Year(s) of Experience Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position For more information about this position, contact: Meridian Technology Group Recruiting Team (503)697-1600 in Oregon (800)755-1038 outside Oregon or Email Resume to: 16790-MH1671@apply.maxhire.net Ready to Apply? go to: Meridian Technology Group Career Center at: http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E55464361D43717B7E571D287755186D0D2E3348   All Meridian Technology Group open positions Senior Project Manager Category : Project Management Location/City : OR - Beaverton Id : 16789 M eridian Technology Group is looking for a Senior Project Manager to provide back up support to two large projects. One of the projects provides storage, management, repurposing, publishing, and distribution of digital product image assets by delivering the infrastructure, technology platform, and data-connecting services to the enterprise. The other project will build a capability in the organization to holistically manage and optimize operational gross pricing margins (OGPM) from the start of the product creation process through product confirmation. Additional responsibilities within the portfolio project management likely. Ensure PM schedule, resourcing, budget, etc. is sound & executed Serves as the communications conduit to executive sponsors and program steering committee &conducts periodic briefings/status updates Escalate decisions to executive sponsors as necessary Review all project change control requests and coordinate major program changes in partnership with the steering committee Project schedule Project budget Project status reports Project risk log Project issue log Process Manager Feature Team Manager Leads Good communication skills (reports, presenting, etc.) Should be adept at problem solving Flexibility, easily adaptable to change Able to operate autonomously yet take good direction Systems – MS Word, Excel, Project, Visio Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position For more information about this position, contact: Meridian Technology Group Recruiting Team (503)697-1600 in Oregon (800)755-1038 outside Oregon or Email Resume to: 16789-MH1671@apply.maxhire.net Ready to Apply? go to: Meridian Technology Group Career Center at: http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556A361D43717B7E571D287755186D0C273348   All Meridian Technology Group open positions Project Manager/Integration Services Category : Project Management Location/City : OR - Beaverton Id : 16787 Meridian Technology Group is looking for a Project Manager / Integration Services . Responsibilities of the position include: Manage project schedule, budget and scope of a foundational integration capability. The project team will build out the foundation starting from platform build-out, best practices and patterns through development, implementation and governance Create a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team that delivers quality results in an agile manner Manage stakeholder communication proactively, including risk and issue communication and management Work with other project teams and functional teams as needed Requirements of the position include: Experience in managing technical projects, especially in application integration and hardware platform build-out, software development Experience managing budgets - to include initial estimation, tracking of actuals, and knowing the deviations. Demonstrated ability developing resource plans, coordinating on-boarding of project resources, development and execution of communication plans, and defining and executing risk management plans. Experience working with project sponsors and customers to define business benefits, business requirements, and project scope. Ability to be proactive and communicate status to stakeholders effectively Effectively manage changes against project schedule, scope and cost, as well as lead the assessment of impact on the larger portfolio of projects. A consultancy approach to your work as a positive team player who seeks the collective success of the team. Team leadership and ability to inspire and motivate teams Ability to successfully manage project dependencies and constraints. Contract and vendor management success with demonstrated ability to build partnerships across organizational, department, and geographical boundaries. Exceptional collaboration, listening, written and verbal communication skills Experience using Agile delivery tools Experience with Scrum Experience working in a dynamic and fast paced web/digital software development environment is preferred Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position For more information about this position, contact: Meridian Technology Group Recruiting Team (503)697-1600 in Oregon (800)755-1038 outside Oregon or Email Resume to: 16787-MH1671@apply.maxhire.net Ready to Apply? go to: Meridian Technology Group Career Center at: http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E55568361D43717B7E571D287755186D0C293348   All Meridian Technology Group open positions Sr. Project Manager Category : Project Management Location/City : OR - Portland Id : 16779 Meridian Technology Group is looking for an Experienced Senior IT Project Manager to work with Infrastructure personnel and SCRUM teams. Desired Deliverables: The Project Manager's core responsibilities would include planning, scheduling, and coordinating work for the IT portion of a Time and Attendance across the organization. It involves the integration with multiple enterprise software systems and creation of interfaces across multiple Agile and waterfall development teams, with separate scope, and work streams. This includes proactively removing impediments, facilitating team communication for solution development, and looking for ways to improve team(s) productivity. The PM also needs to interact closely with the clients to understand their requirements. The PM will provide status reporting, coordinate resourcing and ensure SDLC deliverables are met in accordance to our auditing requirements. As well, the PM would need to manage the program budget on a regular and ongoing basis, adjusting funds as needed. Note: This is not a ScrumMaster position. Skills required: 10+ years successfully managing complex IT implementations including large software package implementations, integration, and software development in SCRUM and waterfall methodologies Substantial foresight, ability to discern what is important versus what is immediate, to discern which tools and methods are appropriate for a given situation, and to discern appropriate presentation material depending on audience. Substantial problem solving skills to assess and resolve business impacts resulting from dependencies. Substantial ability to divide and delegate work Substantial analysis and decision-making skills to assess and recommend appropriate solutions. Substantial human relations skills. Substantial negotiation skills - Negotiates with line managers for multiple project resources. Negotiates with sponsor for trade-off between scope, schedule, and budget. Substantial creative and conceptualization skills. Looks for patterns and understands cause and effect. Substantial flexibility and propensity to thrive in an environment of change. Substantial organization skills and ability to establish and adjust priorities. Substantial ability to maintain a constructive positive attitude (builds bridges not walls.) Substantial decision-making ability as it relates to process improvement and project management. Experienced, Senior-level Project Manager with Business Analysis background PMP certification Infrastructure Architecture Technical background in LARGE software package implementations Experience with LARGE software development and organizational change projects Has worked with many different project methodologies Knows Microsoft Project and the Office Suite Knowing the dynamics of this project, the client needs someone with the following traits: Assertiveness, Social Intelligence, a champion type of personality, with great negotiation skills Comfortable working with IT people, skilled in managing stakeholders, an excellent communicator Collaborative, Self-motivated, Self starter, does not need a lot of direction, comfortable working projects with a lot of uncertainty Excellent follow up skills, Communicates well with all levels, Excellent written skills A "driver-type" personality, Drives assigned projects to completion For this role, the client asks we do not submit candidates that: are junior level or require a lot of direction only want to work in a narrow area (i.e. Agile development) or only want to follow PMI guidelines can't clearly communicate a requirement can't read people well need a very flexible schedule Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position For more information about this position, contact: Meridian Technology Group Recruiting Team (503)697-1600 in Oregon (800)755-1038 outside Oregon or Email Resume to: 16779-MH1671@apply.maxhire.net Ready to Apply? go to: Meridian Technology Group Career Center at: http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43717B7E571D287755186D03273348 All Meridian Technology Group open positions Project Manager Category : Project Management Location/City : OR - Salem Id : 16776 Meridian Technology Group is looking for a Project Manager to be responsible for maintaining our client's Quality Management Plan (which entails technology and performance based applications), providing Quality Assurance and Quality Control analysis and quality review of the projects. You must have demonstrated knowledge to model, document and implement quality process improvements that yields productivity and efficiency increases. The successful candidate will act in an oversight capacity, ensuring quality processes, products and practices meet or exceed the quality standards defined in the Program Quality Management Plan. This position is responsible for leading most program-level quality activities as outlined in the Quality Management Plan and Establishd quality control standards. It will include but is not limited to: leading independent quality reviews, monitoring quality standards to ensure success and developing, monitoring and reporting metrics for Establishd success factors both internally and externally. This position will provide recommendations at a high level and work independently in terms of managing their workload, under the guidance of the Director and/or his/her designee. Decisions made by this position impact final project results. The position requires a large amount of creativity, and the ability to make independent decisions using sound judgment. Develop and provide a review of each project's current status. Work with project managers to ensure all project artifacts are in place, well documented and up to date. Create and document analyses on the project health of each project to include strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations and corrective actions required. Work with Project Managers to review weaknesses, deficiencies and actions needed. Coordinate and work with project teams to complete corrections. Provide follow-up review to assure changes and corrective actions have been implemented. Work with project resources to obtain input of diverse views, and work across traditional functional boundaries to identify and understand common purposes and goals for delivering business value. You will write reports of project health, facilitate meetings and develop presentations on process improvement techniques; knowledge emphasis should include government quality assurance standards; demonstrated recent experience and skills in quality assurance, data analysis, testing, planning and control; demonstrated experience with Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK); preferred PMI PMP certification Breakdown % of Time and DUTIES 30% Provide Quality Control Oversight & Testing Develop and oversee quality control on project outputs and deliverables in accordance with the Quality Management Plan which includes technology and business processes. Insure that all projects include and comply with documented project quality plan objectives and goals. Suggest corrective actions for non-compliance to Establishd quality standards, project quality plans and Program Quality Management Plan 25% Monitor Quality Standards Analyze available information (such as project documentation) and statistics (such as budget projections) to determine the degree to which standards are being met. This analysis will be performed as directed or at the very least on a semi-annual basis as defined in the Quality Management Plan. 25% Perform Quality Reviews and Surveys Survey the core program team, internal stakeholders, and user community. Surveys and reviews are to be conducted as directed or at least on a semi-annual basis and achieved through questionnaires or by holding a series of meetings with different teams; assures reviews will address issues related to components, data exchange, efficiency, and ensuring information and applications are tailored to the specific needs of user tasks and results in optimum and appropriate services to support those tasks. Establish and follow a systematic approach to risk management; define and communicate organizational roles and responsibilities, establishing reasonable target dates, maintain and manage to an integrated program schedule in addition to managing scope change; manages communication and engages users in the development of products and services for those users; assures that the products/services meets the needs and supports the mission; Establishs a document review matrix Reviews program level processes working in collaboration with senior level program managers and team members to identify successes and improvements Reviews program progress towards achieving quality standards defined in the Quality Management Plan 15% Report Quality Assurance Findings As directed or on a semi-annual basis, the Quality Manager will issue an internal Quality Assurance Report to senior management, directors and executive sponsors that addresses the status of the program budget, program schedule status, quality standards achievement, and results of the Quality Reviews and Surveys. 5% Other duties as assigned Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, mathematics, engineering or related field that involved management of information technology, the application of data processing, or systematic problem solving techniques AND 6+ years of government or industry quality assurance standards; preference given to candidates with PMI PMP certification Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position For more information about this position, contact: Meridian Technology Group Recruiting Team (503)697-1600 in Oregon (800)755-1038 outside Oregon or Email Resume to: 16776-MH1671@apply.maxhire.net Ready to Apply? go to: Meridian Technology Group Career Center at: http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556E361D43717B7E571D287755186D03283348   or to view other Project Management Positions: http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E15E65361D43717B7E571D2877181F6E06 All Meridian Technology Group open positions Project Manager Category : Project Management Location/City : OR - PORTLAND Id : 16774 Meridian Technology Group is looking for an Enterprise Operations Project Manager to work with a monitoring team to develop and manage the scope, schedule and budget for the project. You will interact with the product vendor project manager and report to the Director of Enterprise Operations. You will provide support on required PLC documentation. This position requires someone who is flexible and can work the hours as required - this is not a full time position. The hours per week may vary 8 to 24 hours per week subject to change, based on availability and need, with an estimated maximum total of 1500 hours for 12 months. Description of activities include but are not limited to: Perform assigned work as defined in individual statement of work. Determine methods and techniques for obtaining the goals of the project. Deliver on commitments to accomplish the assigned work. Maintain project timeliness and budgets. Interface with client application owners to determine requirements and validate successful implementation of project. Following and enforcing company policy. Monthly project status reports Quarterly, complete appropriate project lifecycle documentation Final project completion reporting Travel to meet with business owners/stakeholders as required Assignment duration is 12 months Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position For more information about this position, contact: Meridian Technology Group Recruiting Team (503)697-1600 in Oregon (800)755-1038 outside Oregon or Email Resume to: 16774-MH1671@apply.maxhire.net Ready to Apply? go to: Meridian Technology Group Career Center at: http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43717B7E571D287755186D032A3348 All Meridian Technology Group open positions Program Support Specialist / Project coordinator Category : Project Management Location/City : OR - Portland Id : 16651 Meridian Technology Group is looking for a Program Support Specialist/Project coordinator to support multiple projects under a Cyber Security Program that includes the following for the 2012 calendar year: Network Segmentation Data Loss Prevention VMware Security Desktop Application Control/Windows 7 Rollout   The successful candidate will have the ability to prioritize and coordinate assigned tasks to support a program manager and a director with reporting, financial analysis, meetings, presentations and communications. Experience developing, monitoring and reporting project and program budgets. The candidate will also have the ability to review project schedules against budgets and identify issues quickly. Required Skills: Microsoft Office Suite Windows SharePoint MS Project Strong financial analysis skills Strong business analysis skills Strong budget management skills Strong project management skills Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position For more information: Contact: our recruiters (800)755-1038 / (503)697-1600 or email resume to: 16651-MH1671@apply.maxhire.net or apply directly online at: Meridian Technology Group http://meridian.maxhire.net/cp/?E55468361D43717B7E571D287755186C012F3348 All Meridian Technology Group open positions Stay Connected with Meridian Technology Group Subscribe to our Project Manager RSS Feed:  http://meridian.maxhire.net/CP/?EA5E65361D43515B7E571D28&L=EN Thank you