Mainframe Migration Project Manager (693667)

About the Opportunity

• We are only considering US Citizens and Green Card holders for this position. We are unable to sponsor for this role.
• We are only considering local candidates who currently reside within 45 minutes of postal code 07105
• No Third Party Agencies
• $136 per hour 1099, $118 per hour W2 + benefits
• 2 day Work From Home, 3 days On-Site in Newark, New Jersey
• Job Id: CAI-693667
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination plus booster shot
• Contract Term: Till end of the 2023 fiscal year with yearly extension based upon performance

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Short Description

The State of New Jersey's Transit Corporation (NJT) is seeking a Mainframe Migration Project Manager to support mainframe migration efforts to move the current applications to newer language technologies running on a cloud based platform. The ideal candidate will possess 7+ years of SDLC models/methodologies, IT systems and processes, and project management practices, 7+ years of integration or migration related projects, and 7+ years of supporting the development and deployment of project management standards, guidelines, and processes.

Required Skills/Years of Experience

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience with SDLC models/methodologies, IT systems and processes, and project management practices
• 7+ years of experience with integration or migration related projects
• 7+ years of experience with client-facing and internal communication skills
• 7+ years of experience meeting budgetary objectives and making adjustments to project constraints where appropriate
• 7+ years of experience performing risk management to assess project impact and effectiveness of mitigation strategies
• 7+ years of experience establishing and maintaining relationships with vendor's project management and technical leads
• 7+ years of experience supporting the development and deployment of project management standards, guidelines, and processes

Desired Skills/Years of Experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Complete Description

The State of New Jersey's Transit Corporation (NJT) is seeking a Mainframe Migration Project Manager to support mainframe migration efforts to move the current applications to newer language technologies running on a cloud based platform. The ideal candidate will possess 7+ years of SDLC models/methodologies, IT systems and processes, and project management practices, 7+ years of integration or migration related projects, and 7+ years of supporting the development and deployment of project management standards, guidelines, and processes.

The Mainframe Migration Project Manager will be tasked to:

• Support mainframe migration efforts to move the current applications to newer language technologies running on a cloud based platform
• Work with IT technical teams, NJT PMO, business stakeholders, and the vendor performing the core technology conversion
• Demonstrate strong detailed and task-oriented skills
• Manage application development and integration projects
• Demonstrate knowledge of mainframe and cloud technology concepts
• Apply SDLC models/methodologies, IT System and processes, and project management practices
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to achieve the goals of the project
• Ensure all phases of the project are delivered on-time, within scope, and work remains aligned with project’s strategies and goals
• Work with vendor and key project lead to ensure project scope and objectives are being met
• Provide guidance to area leads, project team, and vendor resources
• Support the development and deployment of project management standards, guidelines and processes
• Ensure resource availability and continuous allocation
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management key impacting issues
• Perform risk management to assess project impact and effectiveness of mitigation strategies
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors project management and technical leads
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance to analyze successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints where appropriate
• Develop with the team a comprehensive project plan aligning with vendor's work effort and organization's time and budgetary constraints
• Demonstrate proficiency with integration or migration related projects
• Implement excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Employ excellent written and verbal communication skills

Hiring Expectations

• We are only considering US Citizens and Green Card holders for this position. We are unable to sponsor for this role.
• No Third Parties
• Right to Represent authorization is required
• Expect technical interview screening
• Expect F2F interview
• Background check and/or credit check will be required

About Dantech

Dantech Corporation, Inc. is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) in the District of Columbia and a federally recognized Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB). The company has a history of technology, innovation and transformation since its launch in 1999. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information about positions with Dantech, please see: https://www.dantechcorp.com/staffing.