Job Description:
We are looking for a project manager who will leads one or more small to medium sized projects with moderate complexity. Assists in managing smaller aspects of larger programs. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input. Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. Follows established guidelines and interprets policies. Evaluates unique circumstances and makes recommendations.
Essential Job Functions
- Creates and implements project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for one or more small to medium sized projects. Prepares detailed statements of work and gains concurrence and approval from stakeholders regarding various project aspects and adjusts accordingly. Participates in delivery assurance reviews to ensure adherence to project management policies and procedures.
- Assists in the staffing of projects. Organizes project team members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives. Participates in work as applicable.
- Manages costs, schedules and quality by overseeing project deliverables. Ensures schedule and budget are met.
- Performs ongoing review of project status; identifies possible project risks. Recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
- Interfaces with team members and stakeholders to manage changes to the project which may involve changes to technical requirements, business requirements and schedule.
- Manages client, company and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining, providing and monitoring project metrics.
- Oversees assigned personnel for projects. Assigns work and provides direction with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives. Addresses performance issues within prescribed guidelines. Provides performance input upon completion of project.
- Clearance to SC level would be an advantage.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, engineering or related field preferred
- Three or more years of experience in project management
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of key operational policies, processes and methodologies applicable to project management including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices
- Experience working with delivery assurance principles and appropriate procedures relevant to area
- Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases.
- Experience coordinating the work efforts and deliverables of a small to medium functional team, multi-vendor project team or sub- project of a larger project.
- Delivery or opportunity management experience with impact on the revenue generally around $750K.
Other Qualifications
- Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
- Good communication skills
- Interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients
- Creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly
- Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks
- Ability to manage multiple small to medium sized projects
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
- Willingness to travel
