Project Manager - Hosting/Infrastructure Services

Project Manager (Cost Improvement Mgr) –
Hosting/Infrastructure Services

 

4Gen is a business services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices in Detroit, Michigan. 4Gen provides the services our customers need to improve business operations and efficiently manage IT and business processes worldwide. Please visit www.4Gen.com to learn more about 4Gen.

 

4Gen was founded in 2002 by a team of former Big 5 consultants with the goal of providing the highest quality and best possible value to our clients.  4Gen develops and delivers methods and approaches that are forward thinking, integrated and designed to deliver bottom line results. Delivery of services via 4Gen methods is a critical component of our business culture and the key reason for our continued success.

 

4Gen cultivates an environment in which personal integrity, team work, professional competence and customer service are core values. 4Gen offers an entrepreneurial and challenging working environment that rewards performance.

 

4Gen is seeking a Project Manager with exceptional project management, organization and communication skills to join our consulting practice. Qualified individuals will be responsible for analyzing and managing cost reduction opportunities as part of an overall corporate initiative to reduce Structural Costs relating to the consolidation and reduction of Hosting Services for a key client.

 

Key Responsibilities:Drive a comprehensive, controlled cost reduction management philosophy into daily operationsSupport the client team members with processes, tools and subject matter expertise to identify and achieve cost improvementsFacilitate structured workshops with client team members to identify structural cost reduction opportunities relating to the consolidation and reduction of Hosting ServicesAssess cost reduction opportunities for feasibility and develop realistic business casesDevelop, measure and track implementation plans ensuring appropriate milestones and tasks are included in all action plans Ensure proper status reporting process, structures, scorecards are implemented Validate estimates and resource assumptions to ensure they are realistic  Manage and report status, risks and issues, and escalate to the Program Leadership as appropriate Manage client expectations and project scope boundaries as appropriate

 

Skills Required:Deep understanding and experience with entire IT procurement cycle including RFP, Contracting and Vendor Management ProcessesUnderstanding of Data Center Management, Consolidation and Cost Reduction techniquesExperience analyzing current infrastructure landscape to identify ways to reduce costs as it relates to server consolidation, storage capacity, etc.Understanding of IT Technical Architecture impacts on long term costsGood understanding of the internal budgeting process for ITExperience working with Hardware Lease SchedulesWorking knowledge of software licensing and maintenance contractingStrong project management and project organization skills Ability to develop and maintain project tracking tools and scorecards Knowledge of the IT Technology areas, best practices, issues and real world experience in developing and deploying global solutions Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management within an organization Demonstrates excellent analysis, collaboration and communication skills Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities Ability to render complex concepts into effective client communications/presentations Ability to work effectively within a complex, global organization Ability to work effectively and efficiently with client team members Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills Quick learner, Flexible, Process Oriented, Highly Organized and Proactive Superior analytical and problem solving skills

 

 Qualifications:7+ years of experience as an IT Consultant, Project Manager, Program Manager, Development Manager, or IT Department Director or ExecutiveExperience in implementing cost management, financial processes and process improvement in large scale IT organizations with demonstrable resultsExperience within Big Five Consulting or Fortune 500 company is preferred Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or Master’s degree is a plus Previous Program Office experience / PMO experience a plusPrevious experience in an outsourced IT Department

 

Interpersonal Skills: Entrepreneurial traits such as confidence, inquisitive nature, resilience, tenacity, high energy, self-reliance, independent thinking, a sense of urgency, persistence, drive, determination and professionalism Self-starter, structured and disciplined with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively and remain highly organized Outstanding customer service skills and proven management skills are requirements Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for public and client environments Be a team player with the confidence, courage and influencing skills to champion change Possess superior intellectual agility and creativity, dealing comfortably and quickly with complex business issues Be highly focused in thought and behavior, anticipating obstacles and opportunities while maintaining a long-term, big picture view Be characterized by a high level of integrity and professional ethics Be an effective presenter and communicator Be focused on results with a sense of urgency Possess good judgment, flexibility and resourcefulness Possess strong business acumen Possess highly developed listening and follow-up skills

 

Work Details:

Location: Detroit, MI
Position Type: Full Time

Travel: 10-15%

 

Contact:

Interested candidates should respond via email to HR@4Gen.com  Please reference “PM Hosting Services� in the subject.

 

Please include your resume, availability to start, and salary expectations with all correspondence.

 

4Gen Consulting is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.