Project / Program Manager - Need LOCAL Only - Mostly REMOTE
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The consultant will lead an initiative to replace a legacy application and environment that is end of life and support. The resource will evaluate system and environment and perform project analysis; gather requirements and lead team. Note: Hybrid - Need a local contractor who is available to come into the office for meetings. Contractor will work remotely most of the time. Must have Excellent verbal, written communication skills. -evaluating existing application andenvironment that are end of life and support. -Taking the lead and participating in all aspectsof the planning, business process improvement, development and implementationof the replacement of the legacy application. There resource is expected toevaluate current system and environment and develop and maintain project plans,communication plan. They will also be responsible for execution, monitoring,controlling and closure of the project to control risk and minimize scheduleimpact. The resource is expected to befamiliar with project management and ensure optimization of resources. Resourcewill: -Define system and applicationarchitecture and provides vision, problem anticipation, and problem-solvingability to organization. - Consult with client to defineneed or problem, conducts research, performs studies and surveys to obtaindata, and analyzes problems to advise on or recommend solutions, utilizingknowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or fieldof specialization. The Senior Consultant may lead anddirect the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude isexpected. Typically reports to and/orreceives strategic direction from an executive or a manager. Coordinate workwith other IT professionals on system development teams. Generally aware of newdevelopments in industry and process and has ability to apply them to work asappropriate. Proficient in more than one IT architectural discipline defined asinformation technology, computer programming, computer security, computersystems analysis, database management, information systems, internetapplications and development, software development, and related fields. Advisesclient on alternate methods of solving need or problem or recommends specificsolution. Mentor and coach peers and subordinates. Provide knowledge transferto peers and subordinates. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 8 to 15 yrs. PREFERREDEDUCATION: 4 year college degree or equivalent technical study or advanceddegreE Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount Consultant Experience Consultant Last year used Experience with managing projects within IT environments to manage work to meet project requirements, lead team(s) Required 8 Strong communications skills -experience with communication inwritten and verbal formals to both IT staff and management Required 8 Strong familiarity with IT environments and application development Required 8 Experience with planning projects with ability to organize tasks making sure progress is made to move project forward Required 8 Ability to write project plans, communication plans, status reports and other related documentations Required 8 Experience working on an application modernization / legacy re-write project Required 8 Current PMP (desired) Desired 8 Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification Required 8 Questions No. Question Consultant Answer Question1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement? Question2 What is your candidate's email address? Question3 Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)? Question4 If your candidate resides more than 1 hour from the Client site, will your candidate relocate for the position? Question6 Please note name and email used for PMP if appliable. Also include date of expiration. Question7 Please provide link to LinkedIn profile if available.