RESPONSIBILITIES Kforce has a client in need of a IT Infrastructure Project Manager in Los Angeles, CA. Summary This position is responsible for managing part of IT infrastructure projects related to data center migrations. This individual will provide oversight for projects to upgrade move core data center infrastructure and compute into a virtual environment. This person will work closely with both IT Infrastructure and Application teams as well as Business functional teams. Responsibilities Partner inside Information Technology to identify project deliverables, develop project scope and manage resources and activities to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget while delighting our customers Identify project risks and set timelines to meet customer expectations Manage multiple projects, with interdependencies in a fast-paced, high energy environment High energy attitude with a desire to ‘Get Stuff Done’ Utilizing project management best practices and aligning with Client’s PMO methodology, work inside project teams to review scope of work and create project plans Schedule recurring internal and customer facing meetings as needed during project implementation to review and monitor project goals and status Work closely with PMO, Procurement, DC, Hosting, Network and Client Services teams to ensure an accurate and efficient delivery Influence effectively between the Business Owners, Project Managers (PMs), and Operations Teams to support delivery, risk mitigation, change management, and issue resolution Effectively manage and lead the successful delivery of the Infrastructure projects and requests from within various phases of delivery, across the entire lifecycle of Delivery within project timeline and budget REQUIREMENTS BA, BS or Master’s degree required (in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline is a plus) PMPPMI or equivalent certifications, strongly preferred 3-6+ years of experience in managing IT infrastructure projects Experience managing IT infrastructure projects Working knowledge of some Microsoft Active Directory, O365, SQL servers, Windows servers and clients, Windows OS Upgrades, NASSAN Storage, Data networking, Oracle, ERP, Wireless, Enterprise releases, Cloud, Cisco, Security, VMWare is a plus Proven experience in managing multiple, concurrent, technical projects Understanding of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework Experience delivering iterative solutions using standard project management methodologies Experience managing both internal and outsourced IT resources Excellent interpersonal communications skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organization levels Experience at working both independently and in a cross functional team-oriented environment is essential Ability to assess and deliver appropriate level of detail and comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization Understanding of technology concepts, trends, and capabilities Has an ability to understand people and technologies with the ability to know what questions to ask to guide someone through solving a problem (without knowing the subject matter) Be communicative and social, assertive and enthusiastic Must be able to facilitate discussion and discover alternatives or different approaches Kforce is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.