Direct Client Requirement :: MS SharePoint Server :: NY, NY

Hello,
Please go through the below requirement and let me know on recruiter@tcagroupmail.com if you have comfortable Resources or not. 

 

Role: MS Sharepoint Server
Duration: About 9 Months
Location: NY, NY

 

**Only Local Candidates**

 

SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTION/ROLE

The IT Strategy & Program Management Office is seeking one temporary consultant for application support in the MTA IT PMO.  The Candidates will focus on configuration, customization, and integration of an on-premise Microsoft Project Server solution in both a Development and Production environment.  MTA IT has implemented MS Project Server 2013 and Sharepoint 2013 and is seeking expert to advise and assist with configuring the solution to the needs of the PMO.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)                  Work with the PMO with overall administration and development of Microsoft Project Server 2013

2)                  PWA Site configuration

3)                  Guide in eliciting business requirements and creating global Project plan templates such as a template for Agile, Waterfall, SCRUM, Infrastructure project, Facilities project, etc.

4)                  Provide advice on Project Server usage best practices.

5)                  Assist in further development of scalable Enterprise Project Management solution.

6)                  Collaborate with Active Directory and Microsoft Outlook Exchange administrators to get necessary interfaces functional.

7)                  Collaborate on designing Project Server resource Breakdown structure and security, e.g. Roles/Functions best suited for PWA exploiting role based security and permission inheritance.

8)                  Assist in Training PMO Project Managers and "Train the Trainer "activities.

9)                  Make configuration changes to address new requirements (e.g.  Create project detail pages, develop reports, configure workflows, custom development, and custom web parts, create changes to templates, customize project time sites/templates etc.)

10)               Create views, reports and dashboards, to support project and program management.

11)               Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical platform issues.

12)               Coordinate all work within the on-premise development Sandbox and Production Server

13)               Work with the SharePoint Administration team on behalf of the Project Management Office in order to advance the PMO PWA /Sharepoint objectives and resolve platform technical issues.

14)               Analyze existing DEV and PROD Project Server implementations and recommend corrections based on PMO objectives.

15)               Maintain open and timely communication with stakeholders.

16)               Build Business Intelligence Solution and Sharepoint Repositories:

17)               Assist in defining Sharepoint document and collaboration solutions for PMO and MTA IT (including but not limited to, organization of documents using lists, library apps and metadata, optimization of search functions).

18)               Develop reporting tools and integration with Project Server 2013.

19)               Elicit requirements and develop PMO Knowledgebase to support the Project Management activities.

20)               Development of Wiki's and Web Part Pages.

21)               Develop custom solutions based on business & technical requirements.

22)               Troubleshoot complex technical and performance issues.

 

RISKS:

·                     During the length of the engagement the consultants will be conducting the totality of their work in a cubicle located at the 12^th floor at 2 Broadway, NYC

·                     There is no lifting involved in neither this engagement nor the need to approach track right of way. 

 

DELIVERABLES & DUE DATES:

·                     Migration from PWA and Sharepoint 2013 to PWA & Sharepoint 2016

·                     Comprehensive Project Server and Sharepoint configuration management for PMO Dev and Prod sites.

·                     Elicitation and documentation of PMO Project Server and Sharepoint requirements.

·                     Security and role configuration for Project Server and Sharepoint Server (Projects, Reporting, Dashboards etc.).

·                     Development of Site Collection hierarchy with industry best practices.

·                     Custom Content management solution including but not limited to:

o        Scalable dynamic BI solutions for PMO KPI and additional data based on PMO requirements.

o        Various Dashboards / Views/ Reports etc. via SharePoint/Microsoft Project Server 2013.

o         Template Project sites for different project type variants.

o        Rollup of content across Project Sites and across the enterprise.

·                     Enterprise system integration and data aggregation with Project Server and related reporting solutions including but not limited to Financial and Resource data from PeopleSoft or other enterprise data sources.

·                     Configure reporting for Project Web App (Project Server 2013).

·                     Issue/ Risk/ Action Items embedded in Project Site Templates.

·                     Analysis of Project Server and Sharepoint Server bandwidth and performance improvement recommendations based on PMO and enterprise usage requirements.

·                     Develop custom Phases, Stages, Project detail pages and Workflow for different PMO and governance processes.

·                     Establish Balance Portfolio (what if and impact analysis of active / queued projects against existing portfolio priorities).

·                     Develop different project plan templates (variant on project methodology, type and sizes).

·                     Resource Integration and Reports (e.g. Allocation, Availability) via SharePoint/Microsoft Project Server 2013.

·                     Various Programs/Projects Statistics Reports via SharePoint/Microsoft Project Server 2013.

·                     Various Financial forecast vs actual reports via SharePoint/Microsoft Project Server 2013.

·                     Develop a SharePoint based PMO Knowledge Database.

·                     Troubleshooting /Solutions / Best Practice recommendations as specified in the Activities section.

·                     Integration with Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

·                     Prepare and submit times estimates for work effort and detailed daily time charges.

 

All source files will be provided to the MTA.

 

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

·                     Proficiency with Microsoft Project Professional /Server 2010 and higher.

·                     Experience with MS Project BI solutions and configuring OLAP cubes.

·                     Experience with XML, ASP.net, Visual Studio. PowerShell.

·                     Excellent communication skills and documentation skills.

·                     Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 7 and Office 2010 and higher.

·                     Excellent oral, written and presentation communications.

·                     Strong problem solving skills.

·                     Ability to independently set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; a self-starter

·                     Hand-on experience in Microsoft Excel Advanced Functions/Commands, e.g. Pivot, Vlookup, Macro, etc.

Desirable:

·                     Ability to work Independently

·                     Ability to multitask, adept to the nature of a proof of concept and pilot requirements.

·                     Previous experience of configuring workflows, custom web parts, creation of dashboards and resource allocation using MS Project Server 2013 and Sharepoint 2013 is preferred.

·                     Knowledge of Third-Party tools to support Microsoft Project Server solutions.

·                     Existing knowledge of current MTA's PWA and Sharepoint infrastructure is ideal.

Thanks, 
Shalin
TCA Consulting Group Inc.
recruiter@tcagroupmail.com