Project Manager

Cardinal Solutions is an IT consulting firm providing technology expertise in Enterprise Java Solutions (Object Oriented, Web, Java EE), Enterprise Microsoft Solutions (.Net, FileNET, eBusiness), and Data Solutions (DataWarehouse, Business Intelligence, ETL, DBA).  Cardinal provides industry expertise in Banking (Internet Banking, Brokerage, Commercial Lending, Risk) and Insurance (Underwriting, Claims, Trust, Bonds). 

Cardinal’s Project Services Group of Project Managers, Analysts, and Quality Assurance experts deliver project management services, business and systems analysis, testing, and process improvement expertise.  We advise and guide clients in industry best practices including methodology, tools and governance.  We have created a team-oriented environment with challenging project work, professional and skilled resources, career advancement and bonus opportunities.  We have an excellent compensation and benefits package. 

We are currently looking for Project Manager to join our growing Project Services team. The Project Manager plans, organizes and controls large size projects from project initiation thru project completion.  The Project Manager has an expert knowledge of the practices, concepts, and procedures related to the Project Manager role, and understands the methodology, tools, and governance in performing this role.  The Project Manager leads and directs the work of others, acts as a liaison between IT and the users, and typically reports to a Manager, Department Head and Cardinal Management Team.   The Project Manager may assist the Cardinal sales team in building and maintaining valuable relationships with new and existing clients.

Requirements:

• 4+ years experience as a Project Manager.
• 4+ years IT experience.
• 4+ years SDLC experience.
• Requirements Management experience using RequisitePro, Excel, or  TestDirector.
• Document Repository experience using Microsoft Sharepoint, Wiki, RUP Builder, HTML Web Application or Custom tools.
• Project Management experience using Microsoft Project Professional or Microsoft Project Server
• Methodology experience using RUP, UML or custom.
• Experience managing a team of 7+ resources.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, tracking and reporting
• Experience with project risk, defect and issue management
• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience in Change Management, Software Configuration Management, and Quality Management.
• Effective communication between business units and IT.
• Successful track record of managing large full-scale projects (enterprise wide) for insurance, banking, government, or financial services companies.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years experience

Desired Skills:

• Metric Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Requirements Management
• Training and Mentoring
• PMP certification
• Six Sigma, CMM or TQM experience
• Formal training in Project Management, UML/SDLC, Requirements Management, Estimating or Quality Assurance

At Cardinal Solutions, we not only encourage you to grow technically, we provide you with the tools to do it. Cardinal has an excellent training program that involves multiple internal courses in the latest tools and technologies, conferences/seminars, outside technical training, paid certifications, and much more.

If you are interested in working with a company that respects the balance of work and life, and wish to be part of our growth and success, please forward your resume and general salary requirements to Cardinal Solutions. We welcome inquiries from applicants only (no third parties or agencies please).  Cardinal Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

YOU MUST BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.