iSeries Infrastructure Project manager | Issaquah, WA/Hybrid | Long Term

ISeries Infrastructure Project ManagerLocation: Issaquah, WA (3 days in office is must)Duration: Long termMust have skills:8+ years of experience in ISeries4+ years of experience in project management2+ years of experience in migrating from Turnover to Midrange Dynamics CMSThe ISeries Infrastructure Project Manager should have 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 responsibilities:Collaborate 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 managementSkills/Qualifications:Strong communication skillsAbility to perform structured qualitative and quantitative analysisAttention to detail and superior organization skillsAn ability to build relationships in all levels of the organizationA Lean strategic thinker who values partnerships based on trust, sustainable throughput of value, innovation and relentless improvementAn open mind to learn and adapt to improving the team every dayPro-active monitoring and maintenance of multiple iSeries servers and applicationsManage the Risk and Security & Vulnerability remediation for iSeries in compliance to the security best practicesExperience and Education:10+ years of project and project management experience in high growth, complex environmentBachelor’s degree or equivalent required, Master’s degree or equivalent preferredCertification through PMI or other recognized Project Management educational institute or equivalent preferredCustomer-facing project management and team leadership experience is requiredExperience in managing iSeries AS400 operationsSystem performance tuning, performance, and alert monitoringExperience in migration projectsExperience or background in technology projects, including best practices implementationExperience or background in strategic enterprise-wide implementations including Change Management Other KnowledgeSkills, Abilities or Certifications:Expert communication skills with ability to distill and relay key information to executivesExperience in the use of multiple methodologies, including but not limited to Agile, SAFe frameworksHand on experience and knowledge of iSeries application structure, operating system, installation specifications, troubleshooting, problem determination and data restoration techniquesMature 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 orientedAbility to apply knowledge into practical support, identified and resolve potential pitfall upfront to avoid costly rework and service impactStrong ability in handling multiple tasks stream, ability to priority critical / important taskAbility to perform troubleshooting with multiple technical teamFormal IBM iSeries training and/or IBM certification preferredStrong knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques, and tools requiredAbility 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