Must be PMP, and some system security experience.
The Project Manager will manage this project as part of the Information Security Roadmap Program Phase 1. The Project Manager will manage this project following the clients Project Management Methodology and phased approach. The Project Manager will work in close collaboration with the Information Security Roadmap Program Manager to ensure the project meets and realizes the Program's common goals, objectives, and benefits.
PROJECT EFFECTIVE DATES
July 16, 2012 - Open
LOCATION OF WORK
Sacramento, CA
PROJECT SCOPE/TASKS
The scope of this project encompasses the following projects:
Mobile Device Management, Security Assessments, and EPPO Security Practices Projects and related tasks. Each project will be managed in alignment with the Information Security Roadmap Program. The following tasks will be completed for each of the projects referenced above as part of the Information Security Roadmap Program:
The tasks include;
Develop all necessary project plans utilizing the clients Project Management Office Project Management Methodology, including but not limited to;
Project Charter
Scope Management Plan
Schedule Management Plan
Communications Management Plan
Cost Baseline (Budget)
Risk Management Plan
Issue Management Plan
Change Management Plan
Other project management plans as required
Identify project deliverables and milestones to ensure project goals/objectives are in alignment with the Information Security Roadmap Program
Develop and document Work Breakdown Structure
Develop detailed project schedule in Primavera
Ensure Primavera Project schedule is approved by project Steering Committee and Information Security Roadmap Program Manager prior to being baselined
Develop project organization chart including Project Team, Steering Committee and related roles and responsibilities
Provide copies of project plans to Information Security Roadmap Program Manager as requested
Project Execution and Control
Provide day-to-day project Management to include monitoring and facilitating progress, managing project resources effectively, resolving issues and risks, ensuring product quality, and communicating appropriate information to all stakeholders in a timely manner.
Drive project to achieve successful outcomes (project completed successfully, benefits realized, improvements delivered)
Provide first level review and approval of project deliverables and ensure Information Security Roadmap program manager and customer approves deliverables
Provides leadership to the project team
Manage Primavera project schedule
Manage project issues to full resolution
Manage risks and provide risk mitigation/contingency plans as needed
Manage change control process
Manage project budget
Manage project resources
Manage and execute project communication plan
Perform project change management
Enter project data in Enterprise Project Portfolio on time and with correct data
Conduct risk management assessment at the start of each project phase and develop appropriate risk mitigations and contingencies
Prepare and provide PMO standard status reports on a recurring basis to PMO Manager and Information Security Roadmap Program Manager
Conduct recurring project team meetings and review issues and risks during each team meeting
Prepare and deliver informative/well managed project communications
Conduct recurring Project Steering Committee meetings and use Steering Committee update PowerPoint slide deck from PMO methodology
Attend PMO Project Management Review and Information Security Roadmap Program meetings as required
Ensure project has approval by Product Standards Board and/or Enterprise Architecture Board
Confirm that the delivered product meets documented objectives and quality standards
Confirm that all requested functionality is included in the solution, thoroughly tested, and approved for implementation
Manage the implementation of the selected product
Monitor training activities to confirm that appropriate training is provided to the customer
Project Management Administrative duties
Submit detailed monthly time sheets with invoices
Establish and maintain project related documents in PMO directory throughout life of project
Identify and obtain necessary project resources using internal processes
The Project Manager is expected to thoroughly understand the PMO project status indicator practice and utilize throughout the life of the project, to accurately set overall and individual status health indicator colors (Red, Yellow, Green)
Enter project data on time and with accuracy in Enterprise Project Portfolio (EPP)
Project Closeout
Develop lessons learned document
Compile all final project documentation for PMO project library
Additional Project Manager Duties
He or she is expected to work well with others in a collaborative manner and follow clients Core Values
Track lessons learned after each project phase
Must keep security related information confidential as required
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
The Project Manager will provide knowledge transfer of project specific information. Knowledge will be transferred to the clients program team and/or incoming staff.
The knowledge transfer strategy will include the following:
Project Manager will develop project related documentation that will be housed in a centralized repository. Project Manager will compile a list of resources, and materials as needed for complete knowledge transfer Conduct knowledge transfer to clients staff and ensure transition of the final products to maintenance and operations staffMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Project Manager functions as a project manager and has full management responsibility for the successful completion of projects with a budget of between $500,000 and $10 million. The Project Manager manages the project team, providing direction to clients technical and program staff as well as outside consultants. The Project Manager may represent client before the public, Board of Administration, and numerous statewide organizations in matters related to the work of the project. The Project Manager reports to the client Project Sponsor.
Must have a minimum of four (4) years of broad and extensive project experience; at least three (3) years of said experience must have been directly managing projects defined as having at least a $2 million budget, at least 12 months in duration, and have at least 5 project staff.
Must have project management experience initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and/or closing processes within the last six years.
Must have experience in development, production, and alternative procurement Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation and procedures that includes required RFP sections; evaluation and selection plans; facilitation of vendor conferences; and contract review and evaluation.
Must possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
Must have understanding of information technology fundamentals, architecture, and the system development life cycle.
Must have the ability to reason logically and creatively and use a variety of analytical and research techniques to solve complex problems; analyze situations and propose an effective course of action; analyze data; identify the need for and provide creative thinking related to complex problems, develop and evaluate alternatives.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and to use inter-disciplinary teams effectively in conducting the project.
Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of audience types using different mechanisms including informal updates, formal presentations, business case documents, and other analytical and technical documents.
In addition, the candidate must have strong written and verbal skills and must be able to present/communicate to audiences that are comprised of Senior Level Executives and/or Senior Management.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional highly desirable qualifications for this engagement include:
Program Management knowledge Strong stakeholder management skills Six (6) years security industry experience Possession of one of the following security certifications: CISM, CISSP or GIAC Demonstrated experience managing security related projects Experience with the following security initiatives: ISO 27002 implementation NIST 800-53 compliance Developing and implementing security policies IDS/Firewalls, Cisco PIX specifically Identity management
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