Project Manager (IT)

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Company: Connection, Inc.
Location: Wilmington, OH

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Working under minimal supervision of the Manager, Technical Services Operations, referring only exceptional problems and issues for management review or approval, the Project Manager manages small to large complex projects for customers, as well as multi-disciplinary projects. The Project Manager assesses and develops business requirements, develops functional specifications, integrates with back office systems, and identifies business tasks, UAT, and implementation. Project Manager can be assigned to large scale roll out projects with in the configuration center to insure projects are being completed by specified service level agreements. Manages the SharePoint sites for project onboarding design, production, depot and R&D and develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with PMI standards for the different teams. Provides Project Management leadership to the assigned teams.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Project Management or similar major
  • PMP or project management certificate or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Minimum of 4 year(s) of work experience in progressively responsible roles in project or program management
  • General proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite with experience or the ability to quickly learn the product.
  • Microsoft Project
  • Status reporting tools
  • Time tracking and reporting tools
  • Use case development
  • Scrum project management
  • Agile development
  • Burn down charting
  • Advanced knowledge of SharePoint with ability to manage multiple sites
  • Possesses strong planning and negotiation skills.
  • Possesses strong facilitation and meeting management skills.
  • Advanced Project Management skills with ability to perform project initiation, development, implementation, scope management, status reporting and implementation.
  • Ability to analyze informational requirements and needs, identify problems, provide technical advice and consultation, and ensure efficient computer systems utilization; analyze data and develop logical solutions to problems; interface effectively and cooperatively with computer system users to maintain efficient system utilization; monitor system utilization and recommend appropriate revisions to processes, procedures, and operations.
  • Understanding of the complexities of scheduling in a matrix organization
  • Business acumen with the ability to develop an understanding of PC Connection, the direct sales of computer products, and the company’s strategies and an understanding of the organization’s customers, their behaviors and preferences.
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build and sustain positive relationships with individuals and to develop strong business relationships within the organization.
  • Strong team leader with ability to support a team to accomplish objectives by serving, motivating and collaborating with, and focusing on the needs of team members: attention to team dynamics and goals.
  • Demonstrated capacity to learn, comprehend and have the ability to clearly and concisely present information verbally and in writing.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with competing deadlines in a fast paced environment.
  • Good listening skills with ability to receive information completely and understand what is being said.
  • Reliable with ability to complete consistent, quality work and to follow through on commitments.
  • Detail oriented with item by item focus, meticulous attention to detail with ability to proofread for accuracy.
  • Self-motivated with ability to work well on a team or independently.
  • Judgment with ability to formulate opinions, compare and decide with good sense.
  • Project management certification preferred.
  • Prior experience in similar industry preferred.

About Connection, Inc.

Connection is a Fortune 1000 Global Solutions Provider that connects people with technology to enhance growth, elevate productivity, and empower innovation. Founded in 1982, Connection delivers valuable IT services and advanced technology solutions to business, government, education, and healthcare markets. Today, we serve our customers through our staff of highly trained Account Managers, our team of on-staff experts, and our efficient procurement websites. We are also proud to offer custom-configured computer systems from a ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at our distribution center in Wilmington, OH. Our company has over 2,500 technical certifications that ensure our experts can solve any customer need, no matter how complex. Additionally, our GlobalServe offering delivers global procurement solutions through our network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries. The Connection brand includes Connection® Business Solutions, Connection® Enterprise Solutions, and Connection® Public Sector Solutions. Through these three companies we provide customer-centric IT solutions and services to small- to medium-sized businesses, enterprise, and public sector markets, respectively. Twice recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies,” Connection has made it our mission to provide customers with expert guidance, state-of-the-art tools, and exceptional knowledge to solve their technology challenges. Throughout our community, we strive to inspire success and increase the value of IT investments.