ISeries Infrastructure Project ManagerLocation: Issaquah, WA (3 Days Onsite is a Must) Duration: 6+ MonthsISeries Infrastructure Project manager who has strong experience and knowledge in ISeries systems and worked in migration projects. The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with domain experts and technical experts in/across the team.Roles:The Project Manager is a senior position that plays a key role in supporting critical & complex project functions in a fast-paced environment.This position is an exciting multi-faceted opportunity for candidates who are highly motivated to succeed, fast learners, influential, passionate about solving problems, and is a team player.The individual will be accountable for leading multiple large, complex initiatives from ideation to implementation, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure that the project delivers according to customer needs all while maintaining a constant focus toward continuous improvement.Additional skills required are Hand on experience and knowledge of iSeries application structure, operating system, installation specifications, troubleshooting, problem determination and data restoration techniques.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate within a cross-functional team of stakeholders such as Senior Leaders, System Architects, and Operations teamsSupport the Project teams in solving issues and mitigating risks with effective strategies and collaborationProduce Project roadmaps and supporting documentationActive participation in problem analysis and resolutionPrepare and present executive level presentations and communicationsPerform analysis of results and use data to derive conclusions.Communicate analysis to key stakeholders using a clear approach and recommendation of valid solutionsRepresent the Customer/Client broader Project management community discussions and collaborative groupsRecommends and implements policies, methodologies, tools, and processes for more effective project management.Skills/QualificationsStrong communication skills Focus on metrics relevant to business growth and providing value to our customers. Ability to perform structured qualitative and quantitative analysis Attention to detail and superior organization skills An ability to build relationships in all levels of the organization A Lean strategic thinker who values partnerships based on trust, sustainable throughput of value, innovation and relentless improvement Pro-active monitoring and maintenance of multiple iSeries servers and applications. Manage the Risk and Security & Vulnerability remediation for iSeries in compliance to the security best practices.Experience and Education: 10+ years of project and project management experience in high growth, complex environment Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, Master's degree or equivalent preferred. Certification through PMI or other recognized Project Management educational institute or equivalent preferred. Customer-facing project management and team leadership experience is required Experience in managing iSeries AS400 operations. System performance tuning, performance, and alert monitoring.
Experience in migration projects Experience or background in technology projects, including best practices implementation.
Experience or background in strategic enterprise-wide implementations including Change Management Other Knowledge.
Skills, Abilities or Certifications: Expert communication skills with ability to distill and relay key information to executives.
Experience in the use of multiple methodologies, including but not limited to Agile, SAFe frameworks. Hand on experience and knowledge of iSeries application structure, operating system, installation specifications, troubleshooting, problem determination and data restoration techniques. Mature and strong leadership skill to lead both technical and service operation management. Enthusiastic and a strong desire to learn, quick learner to adopt to fast changing environment. Organized and detail oriented. Ability to apply knowledge into practical support, identified and resolve potential pitfall upfront to avoid costly rework and service impact. Strong ability in handling multiple tasks stream, ability to priority critical / important task. Ability to perform troubleshooting with multiple technical team. Formal IBM iSeries training and/or IBM certification preferred Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques, and tools required. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and projects, ability to work independently and maintain self-motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication skills required. Knowledge of industry technologies preferred