Senior IT Project Associate (Evanston, IL)
ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people a fact that s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
ZS s Corporate Enterprise Functions operate the firm s core internal functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee.
Information Technology focuses on providing products and services to ZS to ensure successful business outcomes. IT provides internal information technology solutions and support for ZS, including custom enterprise Web and ERP applications, IT infrastructure and technology support.
SENIOR IT PROJECT ASSOCIATE
We seek an experienced Information Technology professional in our Evanston, Illinois office. The Senior IT Project Associate will be responsible for supporting the project portfolio and the delivery of enterprise projects for the IT department. The role includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and enterprise stakeholders to deliver projects according to plan.
Responsibilities:
- Executes the end-to-end management of Enterprise IT projects:
including resource management, change management, vendor coordination, communications, training requirements, and budget (if applicable); - Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project objectives;
- Reviews and recommends changes, reductions or additions to the overall project plan;
- Acts as the liaison between IT, other Enterprise departments, and vendors;
- Maintains the efficiency of the project coordination process such as requirements gathering, planning, scheduling, and risk assessment;
- Identifies and mitigates potential project risks;
- Work with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to team members reporting to others;
- Creates a structure/environment in which team members can work together as an efficient team;
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with stakeholders by communicating with them frequently to answer questions and ensure required delivery of services;
Requirements:
- Bachelor s Degree required, advanced degree preferred;
- At least 5
years of relevant work experience, including project and team management; - Project plan documentation experience, including project charter, scope, management plans and status dashboards, statement of work, cost estimates, schedule;
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills; ability to interface and influence all levels within the organization, including facilitation, consulting, negotiation, and presentation;
- Excellent project management and coordination skills working with multiple stakeholders across several technology platforms and business areas;
- Strong technical skills and experience. Ideal candidate has coordinated projects relating to IT lead implementations or migrations (i.e. New system deployment, new office deployment, etc.);
- Lead enterprise IT projects and help define overall strategy;
- Knowledge of project management standards and best practices;
- Experience identification, communication, and mediation of project risks;
- Ability to interact with multiple project stakeholders every day and manage many different daily tasks.
ZS is a global consulting firm; fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a cover letter expressing interest and a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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