Project Manager

We're looking for a competent PROJECT MANAGER specifically for handling projects globally. Extreme multi-tasking skills are required, ability to handle multiple different project streams in parallel and excellent communication skills as there is heavy client interaction.

This position is responsible for managing and organizing resources for specific projects so that a project is completed within a defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints. This position is tactical in nature.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES:

- Manage all aspects of a project (eg, new ERP system installation) from initiation through delivery.
- Create and execute project work plans and revise plans as appropriate to meet the ever changing project needs and requirements.
- Perform administrative activities such as coordinating logistical issues, billing and status reporting.
- Ensure work effort generates desired deliverables on time, within budget and at required performance levels.
- Focus on the deliverables, milestones, and tasks for multiple projects.
- Manage the effective execution of tasks/processes on a project.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
- Keep stakeholders informed of key issues and changes which may impact expected business results.
- Serve as an in-house project consultant from evaluating needs, vendor selection, designing RFPs, building a tool/product for company internal use to planning and directing implementation efforts.
- Manage people and other resources indirectly as part of a cross-functional team that is required to complete a project.
- Facilitate team meetings effectively.
- Keep project team members informed of changes.
- Identify resources needed and assign to individuals.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
- Occasional direction from manager/director is needed on some technical or procedural issues.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline
- Typically 2 or more years of related professional project management experience
- Demonstrated experience in collecting user requirement, analysing current business processes, and devising solutions for business process problems.
- Must actively pursue Project Management Certification (PMP) or global equivalent (ie PRINCE2)
- Certified Associate in Project Management, (CAPM) preferred
- Skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
- Ability to resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways
- General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the project
- Excellent planning/organizational skills and techniques
- Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
- Excellent decision making skills
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Excellent conflict resolution skills
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

This contract position is expected to be 12 months in duration.