Full-Time

Technical Project Manager

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Deft

Deft

51-200 employees

Managed cloud data center services provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$98.5k - $125kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Visio

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Experience in managing complex initiatives, including coordination of new implementations at data center facilities, managed services, application and infrastructure projects
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, or related field preferred
  • 3+ years in a project management office or as a project manager for a company
  • Microsoft Office Suite trained, experience in MS Project or Visio required
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, as the PM will be directing projects across multiple departments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent flexibility and wits, ability to handle fast-paced technical office environment
  • Ability to assist in organizing, running, and documenting complex meetings
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and to delegate as needed, with the leadership to inspire technical personnel throughout all stages of the project
  • Experience working with client vision, business objectives, and critical success factors
  • Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases
  • Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance logic with creativity
  • Skilled in estimating and common project management desktop tools
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
  • Ability to manage large or multiple projects with changing priorities
Responsibilities
  • Develop project plans that align with client needs/requirements for each initiative to track milestones, deliverables, schedule, deadlines, change, resource allocation, and budget
  • Coordinate project tasks to ensure successful solutions are implemented under the guidance of the management team
  • Develop, recommend, and implement necessary risk mitigation solutions
  • Coordinate and attend meetings related to projects; communicate between departments as required
  • Coordinate with technology teams across the company and with clients to define and drive any technical changes required for projects
  • Compile project status reports and provide updates to clients and management
  • Collaborate with and where necessary, mentor other Project Managers
  • Proactive leadership and top-down oversight in both internal and client initiatives, projects, and client installations from concept through completion
  • Ensure projects adhere to required standards of scope, requirements, deliverables, and timeline
  • Oversee necessary review of project(s) status; identify and communicate risks
  • Manage client expectations and balance the needs of both Summit and our clients to ensure satisfaction for relevant parties
  • Serve as an escalation point for pre-installation client support issues
  • Identify and anticipate the needs for additional project work by communicating with both clients and internal team members
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, or related field preferred

Deft specializes in managed cloud data center services, offering solutions such as AWS, Azure, multi-cloud options, colocation, and disaster recovery. Their services help businesses optimize their IT infrastructure, making it more efficient and reliable. Deft manages the setup, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems, allowing clients to focus on their core operations without the technical burden. They cater to a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, and charge for their managed services, which include everything from initial setup to ongoing support. Deft differentiates itself by maintaining a risk-based, safety-first approach to ensure operational continuity, adhering to safety protocols in their facilities. Their goal is to be a trusted advisor in the IT services industry, helping clients strategize, design, build, operate, and optimize their IT environments.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for hybrid cloud solutions enhances Deft's service relevance.
  • Rising interest in edge computing complements Deft's data center offerings.
  • Increased adoption of multi-cloud strategies aligns with Deft's service capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges and cultural misalignment post-acquisition by Summit.
  • Potential loss of key clients due to acquisition by Summit.
  • Increased competition from other managed service providers expanding cloud offerings.

What makes Deft unique

  • Deft offers tailored IT solutions, focusing on client-specific needs and collaboration.
  • They provide a comprehensive suite of managed cloud and data center services.
  • Deft maintains a risk-based, safety-first approach in their operations.

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Benefits

Flexible Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

RTA and CTA Transit Benefits