Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager Global Cash Access

Hours
Full Time

Summary
Global Cash Access, Inc has an immediate opening in Las Vegas for an Information Technology Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for developing the detailed project plans and daily activities of the development team members, as well as perform as an individual contributor. The position will: lead the activities of assigned projects including database requirements, product release schedules, product rollout plans, production, operations and technical activities. Also: responsible for tracking priorities, activities, issues and progress across the GCA organization: Must have the ability to analyze project costs and benefits. Provides leadership which can include the future direction of products, how that direction will impact the enterprise, and how future and current systems can be exploited for the benefit of the enterprise. This position also requires the flexibility to act autonomously at times while adhering to and enforcing all departmental and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties
Contributes to and reviews the project proposal or plan to determine timeframe, resourcing implications, funding limitations and operating procedures. Defines and designs project activities. Lead design sessions and review sessions with technical and business staffs, including all levels of management. Co-ordinates a small team of specialists to implement project tasks. Direct the activities of on-site and off-site consultants; Provides interface and maintains relationships with other contributors to the project. May negotiate minor changes to project specifications/scope with the sponsor/client. Contributes to setting project evaluation parameters. Design, development and delivery of effective business applications. Manage application design through the various lifecycle stages from business need through design and delivery. Manage multiple, parallel projects using formal project planning techniques. Unravel, define and document complex business requirements and processes. Review and assess vendor proposals. Establish and maintain customer relationships. Collaborate with developers, quality assurance, production support, and account teams to provide technical direction on systems analysis, design, development, testing and deployment. Ensure timely and effective delivery of the solution into production. Document technical requirements, develop and oversee project plans and implement change control procedures. Facilitate code reviews, software design sessions, and architectural reviews. Participate in technical advisory roles, as required. Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Experience
Experience with XML, Java, UNIX, Oracle and DB2. Minimum 2 to 5 or 7 to 10 years in a business analyst/project management role in a complex business and systems environment Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to meet stated customer initiated deadlines. Demonstrated success in the leading and managing of people in a team-based environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Required Experience Level: Experience working in industry

Education
College Graduate
Required Experience Level: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT or related field. Masters desirable for Sr. position. Demonstrated skills with project management tools and methodologies, software development lifecycle, and problem solving. Proven experience using web development tools and architectures such as: Visual Basic, C++, SQL Server, ASP, OOD, and COM.

Location:	Las Vegas, NV United States