Project Manager Job Posting



Job Title: Project Manager
Company: Advanced Software Systems Inc
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: Best
Date Posted: Oct-06-09

Description:
Prepares a Project Management Plan document that meets the SDLC methodology under the Planning Phase. It must

document project scope, tasks, schedules resources and any interrelationships with other projects. The plan must detail

the functional units involved, required job tasks, cost and schedule performance measurement, milestone and review

scheduling. It must include a work breakdown structure for the project using Microsoft Project 2003. The plan must have

a change management section to define the process to address project scope changes. It must be revised at the end of

each phase of the SDLC.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS AND ABILITIES
Project management experience on medium to large sized custom development software projects
Experience with projects utilizing object-orient languages in a multi-tiered environment
Actively support the project management team's efforts, to include: project plan, scope management, budget

management, resource management, time management (activities & task planning), communications, risk, procurement,

QA and testing, user training, program / project delivery, transition planning and ongoing maintenance and support

management.
Experience in managing distributed application development using Java / J2EE (WebSphere application server

deployments preferred), open source frameworks, and enterprise reporting systems.
Strong understanding of the complete systems development lifecycle from project inception through operations and

maintenance,
Experience with projects that combine COTS implementations with custom software development.
Support reuse of software components and COTS products.
An understanding of system design using UML.
An understanding of data modeling
Project management and leadership skills in leading technical personnel through the delivery of complex projects.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Ability to facilitate and drive resolution of complex business and technical problems associated with software

development project efforts.
Strong decision making and problem solving skills and experience with project delivery.
Excellent business analysis skills
Good technical background
Excellent English communications skills.
Excellent ability to understand and express complex topics.
Demonstrated leadership and attention to detail skills through prior experience at the strategic and tactical /

implementation levels.
Strong leadership skills, to include resource allocation and planning skills, with software development projects.
Demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend project scope and business requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in IT-related field Or relevant combination of education and experience.
PMP Certification

Location: US-MD-Baltimore
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name: Shafeeq
Contact Phone: 703 230 3100 Ext:4628
Contact Email: shafeeqr@assyst-international.com
URL: http://WWW.assyst.net




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