Project Manager

Description
The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to specified deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, business leaders, business analysts and/or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Responsibilities

- Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
- Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
- Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
- Identify and Utilize appropriate software and technology tools. Introduce new methodologies to Business Analyst(s) and the management team for more effective project execution and implementation
- Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Plan schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Position Requirements
- College degree preferred
- 3 to 5 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
- Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
- Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project
- Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
- Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
- Flexible during times of change.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
- Customer service skills an asset.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

SKILLS
Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.