Scope of Position
Reporting to Director - Program Office & Supply Chain, the Project Manager is responsible for coordinating internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects, also ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget. Other duties include:
• Developing project scopes and objectives, also leading the project planning sessions
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Submitting project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards
• Preparing status reports by gathering, analyzing and summarizing relevant information
• Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Conducting post project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements
Skills and Qualifications
• Able to complete projects in a timely manner
• Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capacity to manage high stress situations
• Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience
• 3-5 years of proven experience in project management
• Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies
Education
• Master’s degree preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Please note – the Company will conduct a criminal background check upon hire.
Salary Range: $80k
***Only qualified candidates who meet all of the requirements our client is looking for will be contacted for interview. Thank you and good luck with your search.