Delivery Manager II Location: Detroit, MI Duration: 12 months Description: Dept: IT Services & EUE Engagement Description : Client is currently seeking an IT Delivery Manager II for our Detroit location. This individual will plan, develop and implement project efforts that utilize information technology solutions. This individual will also develop the project scope, defining project guidelines, obtain business and information technology sponsor approvals as well as coordinate the resources necessary to successfully complete the project. Top 3 Required Skills/Experience : Proficiency with MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Formal project management expertise, presentation, and leadership skills. Sound understanding of infrastructure technology and the application needed to support the business objectives Required Skills/Experience The rest of the required skills/experience. Include: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Seven (7) years of Information Technology experience required. Four (4) years experience managing projects in multiple technologies and functions required. Project management tool and methodology in-depth knowledge required. Preferred certifications are PMP Preferred Skills/Experience Optional but preferred skills/experience. Include: Develop and continually update detailed project management plans and schedules. Work with the teams to define/refine the project scope. Facilitate the gathering of information required to estimate project cost, resources, time and deliverables. Prioritize efforts for programs that will be broken down into multiple projects. Manage project scope by ensuring any changes to scope are documented and approved with project change request form. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project. Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. Establish, schedule, and facilitate regular status meetings with project personnel. Identify and coordinate any effects on dependent projects. Identify, coordinate and select internal and external resources and expertise as appropriate to achieve program objectives. Work with other leaders in order to effectively align resources across projects. Negotiate changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines. Collaborate with functional areas in the supervision of project personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution. Identify the elements of risk in a project. Analyze and prioritize and consolidate project risks and assess its potential impact to the client. Develop and maintain risk plans, processes and systems in order to mitigate risk, with assistance. Education/Certifications Include: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Seven (7) years of Information Technology experience required. Four (4) years experience managing projects in multiple technologies and functions required. Project management tool and methodology in-depth knowledge required. Preferred certifications are PMP