Project Manager

Yoh has a contract opportunity for a PROJECT MANAGER to join our client in the Chesterfield, Missouri area.

Job Responsibilities

- Lead and direct technology solutions through all phases of the project. Must be able to manage all efforts required to remain within the bounds of schedule and budget. The ultimate objective is to proactively maintain a high level of user satisfaction throughout the project.
- Demonstrates experience in managing projects of various sizes, complexity and types (eg, infrastructure rollout, liaison responsibilities, cross functional teams, multi-site deployment, remote management of resources).
- Proactively fosters an environment of collaboration among teams and provides day-to-day direction for team resources. This includes all aspects of systems implementation from requirements gathering, analysis and design, configuration and test, through deployment and support of various system applications including developing detailed work plans, assigning responsibilities, organizing inter- and intra-departmental activities, conducting project meetings, providing project tracking details and project analysis.
- Possesses an expert level knowledge of the tools and processes required by the role
- Functions well in large-scale, complex, cross-functional/platform environment
- Solid individual performance while also providing direction for others
- Shares knowledge, coaches and mentors others in area of expertise
- May serve as technical lead in area of expertise
- May have duties instructing, directing, and checking the work of others Essential Functions: Presents project status and related information both verbally and in writing to executive staff, business sponsors and technical staff to ensure that all of IT and its business clients understand current status and the issues effecting success.
- Meets with business management to determine solutions to business problems. Defines project scope and objectives; develops preliminary project plan and design, determines necessary resources, and project timeline.
- Assigns individual responsibilities and acts as a management resource for project team members.
- Responsible for delivery and success of assigned projects. Optimizes results within business and time constraints to meet the needs of the customer. Leads meetings with project team to assess status and resolve issues as they come up.
- Reviews and tracks status of project and deliverables and provides project updates and ongoing cost analysis to IT and business line management. Conducts presentations regarding project status and current issues.
- Provide assistance to IT team members with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems knowledge. Mentor team to improve their understanding and skill and ensure they are familiar with resource materials available. Ensures adherence to project management process and project documentation standards.
- Develops project cost estimates and manages budget throughout projects. Works on special projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications

- Five (5) plus years previous project management experience
- Five to eight (5-8) years of experience with information technology systems
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and negotiations to Senior IT and Business leaders.
- Five (5) years of experience with Microsoft Project
- Five (5) years of experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to craft and present clear, concise and convincing messages appropriately targeted to the specific audience.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate status and issues effectively both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization
- Well versed in performing liaison duties between different departments
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward project completion
- Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
- Advanced knowledge of project development, including process mapping, budgeting and timeline creation
- General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office expert level knowledge of Excel, Word and Microsoft Visio
- Working knowledge of SharePoint required
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business, time zone differences, and maintenance or change windows

Preferred Job Skills/Experience/Knowledge:

- Familiarity with CSG is preferred
- Certification in project management is preferred
- Formal training in project management practices is preferred

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RECRUITER: Steve Wamser

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