AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.This Project Manager will be a part of the VCF (VMWare Cloud Foundation) team at AHEAD. This presents a unique opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team and not only drive customer projects, but help develop and mature PMO processes and procedures.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage end-to-end VCF projects, from initiation to closure.Collaborate with AHEAD account teams and pre-sales specialists to evaluate client priorities and initiatives in order to formulate project plan and activity backlog.Ensure service delivery success and customer satisfaction through effective project management.Develop, define, and execute project plans and/or agile boards.Identify and validate resources needed to ensure project success; liaise with sub-contracting team if needed.Coordinate activities and tasks among internal stakeholders including project team members, OA, Resource Management, Delivery Leadership, and moreManage project risks, issues, and overall progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved.Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical teams to ensure all project requirements are met.Help identify process gaps or areas for improvement.Utilize tools such as SalesForce, SmartSheet, and Jira.Develop customer relationships and aids in identifying additional sales opportunities.QualificationsIT infrastructure or data center experience is required (compute, storage, and networking)Knowledge and expertise with VCF (VMWare Cloud Foundation)Financial (budget) and resource management experience with SalesForce is preferredExperience with PM tools such as SmartSheet and JiraAbility to independently manage medium to high risk projects that drive new adoption throughout customer environments.Applied knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines using both Agile and Waterfall methodologiesKnowledgeable of project management best practices (i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK).Foundational understanding of IT project methodologies and life cycles (e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development
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