Project Manager

The Project Manager in this contract position manages projects from inception through project close-out. The Project Manager leads teams of people to ensure project(s) are delivered on schedule and within budget, while satisfying agreed-upon customer requirements and specifications within the scope of the project. Responsible for the appropriateness, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of the project, manages the production of project estimates, develops project plan and schedule, establishes measures and milestones, tracks ongoing progress, while proactively managing risks, issues, scope and human resources through the project life cycle.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

- Certificate in Project Management preferred; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
- Minimum of 3 years progressive project management experience to include managing multiple projects concurrently
- Familiarity with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Guide and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary, high performance work teams
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems, mediate issues, develop solutions and implement a course of action
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with a customer service orientation
- Familiarity with automated project management software tools
- Demonstrated success at meeting project budget, timelines and requirement targets and managing variances
- Functional competencies include Budgeting, Change Management, Client Management, Methodology Approach and Business Life Cycle, Mission/Vision/Strategy, Project Planning and Organization, Risk Management
- Thorough understanding of the project life cycle
- Ability to project milestones/deliverable delays and critical resource allocation issues from the work breakdown schedule
- Skilled in the identification, assessment and contingency planning for risk factors
- Presentation experience to all levels of management
- Exceptionally strong leadership skills
- Team player that effectively manages concurrent projects and delivers timely, accurate, and quality results
- Demonstrated experience working with business sponsors and partners to identify and implement solutions
- Proven ability to motivate teams to achieve defined deliverables and be able to work effectively with clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Plan, direct, coordinate and report project management activities in accordance with the Project Management Office policies and standards.
- Contribute to the development of, and ensure adherence to, company adopted project management methods.
- Oversee multiple projects ensuring timely deliverables within budgetary constraints.
- Take responsibility for project outcomes through effective project planning, task definition, scope management, resource allocation and negotiation, risk mitigation, cost management, and stakeholder communication.
- Assemble project team, assign individual responsibilities, identified appropriate project resources and provide guidance and direction to project team members.
- Manage the overall project plan(s). Prepares and presents project plans and status reports to organizational leadership, project teams and client/customer groups.
- Define, collect and analyze metrics to ensure projects are on target.
- Proactively recommend courses of action to maintain cost effectiveness.
- Stay current on new project management methodology.
- Ensure timely resolution of problems within the scope of the assignment.

This contract position is expected to be 6 months in duration.