Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Contract: 6 Months Initially

Job Description:

We are seeking a Project Manager responsible for working with business partners to identify and implement small to medium projects that support the achievement of unit or corporate goals. These projects may be business-related or technical (software implementation or application updates) in nature. The Project Manager will work with moderate guidance and is responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems, operating within defined parameters using project management methodology.

Primary Duties:

* Manage the development of a prescribed planning document.
* Develop project charters and secure project approval in partnership with sponsors.
* Develop communication management plans.
* Define project team roles and responsibilities.
* Develop work plan structures and project schedules.
* Develop deployment plans and lead project meetings.
* Identify, document, and prioritize scope changes, facilitating the approval process.
* Maintain and update all project documents.
* Secure the appropriate skill sets for projects.
* Set and manage expectations with resource managers and team members.
* Provide performance feedback to team members and resource managers.
* Maintain issue logs and facilitate the resolution of issues.
* Execute communication plans and regularly report project statuses.
* Manage and monitor ROI throughout the project lifecycle.
* Track and manage time and budget against plan.
* Develop testing strategies and conduct project close-out activities.
* Prepare and participate in quality review checkpoints.
* Obtain, secure, and archive necessary approvals and manage updates to the project plan.

Qualifications:

* BA/BS in a related field.
* Minimum of 3 years professional project management experience, with at least 2 years spent leading and directing project tasks.
* Demonstrated ability to create an effective team environment, build strong relationships, solve problems and issues in a matrix environment, and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
* Experience working in a lead role on one or more projects is strongly preferred

This position offers an initial contract of 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project requirements. If you have a proven track record in project management and are looking for a dynamic role in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.