Key Facts

Remote From:

Anywhere

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Budgeting
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Progress Reporting
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Team Management
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Decision Making
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Teamwork
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Customer Service
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Organizational Skills
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Verbal Communication Skills
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering
8-10 years of working experience as a project manager with 3-5 years in the technology sector
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, SCRUM, or equivalent preferred
Solid technical security background with understanding or hands-on experience in threat management, vulnerability scanning, and security monitoring technologies

Requirements:

Lead complex security technology projects/programs from design and development to production
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and requirements; plan lifecycle deployment according to client Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Orders, and Change Authorizations
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for on-time execution, including status meetings, stakeholder updates, implementation/migration cut-over, and issue resolution
Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget; maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular status updates to sponsors and stakeholders; perform risk management and risk mitigation

RKON

About RKON

Since 1998, RKON has delivered IT Transformation helping private equity and enterprise firms achieve Quiet IT from vision to execution. We believe IT should seamlessly serve the business strategy versus getting in the way of execution. Our team at RKON has developed a refined approach, through years of experience, that delivers a clear vision of a scalable, agile, secure, cost optimized and low risk end state. To achieve this end state, RKON provides IT solutions in three stages, first building an advisory practice that sends the strategy in the right direction, an execution practice ensuring that vision is turned into reality and a management practice the keeps the vision on track as IT evolves to serve the business. Because of our record in providing best-in-class IT solutions and our staff of respected and extremely knowledgeable professionals, RKON has been recognized by Crain’s Fast Fifty, CRN Growth 150, Inc. 5000 and Inc. Magazine’s list of 500 fastest-growing private companies. RKON’s trusted advisors deliver strategic guidance, advanced technical knowledge and realistic assessments to give your organization the competitive advantage it requires in today’s environment of rapidly evolving technologies. Here at RKON, we understand that our client’s success starts with our organizational cohesion. Recognized by Computerworld as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT, RKON is focused on developing an organization that fosters creativity, innovation and cooperation across all levels. This approach plays an integral role in providing our clients the quality IT solutions they require. We encourage and reward an environment that promotes imagination, innovation and collaboration – where our intelligent IT solutions grow from the bright minds of the RKON team. Build your organization’s IT infrastructure with RKON and realize the unrestricted possibilities of Quiet IT.

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

About us:
Since 1998, RKON has delivered IT transformation that helps private equity and enterprise firms achieve seamless security—from strategy to execution to managed services. We believe IT should serve the business strategy, not stand in the way of execution. Headquartered in Chicago, our team has developed a refined approach that delivers a clear vision of a scalable, agile, secure, cost-optimized, and low-risk end state.

RKON is growing fast, and that growth means incredible opportunities for our team members. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of creative thinking and collaboration, where ideas are valued, contributions are recognized, and professional development is a priority. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and this commitment drives the extraordinary level of service we deliver to our customers. If you’re looking for a place where growth creates new possibilities and your potential is truly valued, RKON is the place for you.

About the position:

RKON is seeking a full-time, permanent IT Project Manager. In this role, the individual will be a self-motivated, results oriented, experienced Project Manager to manage and organize key IT infrastructure migration engagements. Project management responsibilities include delivering complex infrastructure advisory and operations projects on time within budget and scope. The Project Manager must have a background in security technology infrastructure skills, business acumen, team management, budgeting, and analysis.

Responsibilities:

Lead complex security technology projects/programs from design and development to production
Develop project scopes, objectives, deliverables, and milestones involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring security technical feasibility
Define requirements and plan project lifecycle deployment according to client agreed upon Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, Service Orders, and Change Authorizations
Identify required resources and schedule for project/program implementation
Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the on-time execution of projects within meetings for project status, stakeholder update, implementation/migration cut-over, issue resolution, etc.
Ensure that all Security projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Ensure resource availability and allocation while developing a detailed project plan to track progress
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation such as project plan
Deliver regular project status updates to key internal and client project sponsors and stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks including creating strategy for risk mitigation and contingency planning
Efficiently identifies and solves project issues
Report and escalate project risks, actions, issues, and decisions to management as needed
Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills

Ideal Candidate Profile and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers
At least 8-10 years’ working experience as a project manager with 3-5 years in the technology sector
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, SCRUM, or equivalent preferred
Solid technical security background, with understanding or hands-on experience in threat management, vulnerability scanning, and security monitoring technologies
IT Infrastructure project experience highly preferred (Systems, Networks, Endpoints, Migrations)
Excellent client-facing and internal written and verbal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience with managing multiple technology/initiatives simultaneously
Ability to travel up to 20%
Ability to work during off hours and/or weekends