Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Leads large programs or portions of very complex programs.
- Directs and coordinates the work activities of project team.
- Conducts needs assessments and requirements gathering.
- Defines and develops program scope, objectives, detailed plans, budgets and metrics for large projects and/or portions of complex projects.
- Utilizes Six Sigma methodologies for maximization of the project.
- Develops forecasts and proposes responses to variances and trends with the project.
- Monitor project execution to ensure all obligations are met. May pursue contract variations, when appropriate.
- Responsible for adherence to program plan and budgets for large projects.
- Recommends corrective actions and implements changes.
- Identifies and mitigates risks; develops and implements risk mitigation plans.
- Procures internal and external resources. Allocates project staff with required competencies to meet project objectives.
- Primary interface to internal teams.
- May manage challenging vendor relationships.
- Responsible for direct communication to relevant senior stakeholders. Leads moderately-complex communications and/or negotiations with internal or external clients.
- May provide input into proposal preparation, statements of work and specifications, and estimations of costs.
- Identifies and manages program enhancements and process improvements.
- Conducts project reviews through the life of the project.
- May influence the activities of junior level personnel (exempt professional and non-exempt).
- Determines and develops approach to solutions.
- Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments.
- Networks with senior, internal and external, personnel in own area of expertise.
- Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.
- Contributes to the development of organization's goals and objectives.
- Represents the organization on projects and may perform in project leadership role.

SKILLS

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.