Project Manager

Project Management/Contract Role
Ensures that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the expected level of quality.
Works with team to prepare estimates and timelines for project tasks.
Facilitates project communications to promote team participation and sense of ownership.
Prepares and manages work plans that consider sound risk assessment, project co-dependencies, and resource constraints.
Reports status and progress of assigned projects to stakeholders.
Collaborates with resources from various cross-functional areas to assist in the definition and planning of projects
Ensuring adherence to standards relative to the functional and technical aspects of assigned projects.
Assist stakeholders in identifying, establishing, and leading continuous improvement initiatives related to projects Dealer Systems
Ensures that a Project methodology is used effectively and consistently across all projects under the incumbent's control.
Develops or contributes to the development of business cases as required.
May participate in the requirements development process as needed or appropriate.
May be involved in planning training, support and implementation processes.
Developing and managing third party software Requests for Information (RFIs) and/or Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
Coordinating and executing third party software selection.

Additional skills: MS Office Suite - 2010 and greater; Microsoft Project, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint Excellent communication skills, Excellent organizational skills; Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.