An organization is seeking a
Project Manager (PM) who will be responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and closing cross-functional projects related to process improvement and product (software platforms) implementation and optimization. Duties include assisting with timeline development, ensuring projects are on schedule, providing supervision and project tracking from start to finish, and offering guidance to improve progress. The PM must ensure that all projects that the Project Management Office (PMO) accepts are planned, tracked, and managed to completion. The PM must be able to operate cross-functionally to ensure all components of each project are aligned and all members of the project team are held accountable for their respective deliverables.
What You’ll Do
- Plans and directs project schedules and project budgets
- Monitors the project from initiation through closing
- Directs, manages, and oversee work completed by both internal project teams and external vendors
- Manages all aspects of assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle including project scope, schedule, resources, quality, costs, and change
- Develops and maintains detailed project plan to include milestones, tasks, and target/actual dates of completion
- Revises project plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
- Prepares and submits project weekly status reports to management and executive stakeholders
- Schedules and facilitates project meetings to include logistics, agendas, and meeting notes and action items
- Develops risk mitigation plans and communicates risks to key stakeholders, including executive sponsors
What You’ll Bring
- 3-5 years of experience independently managing all aspects of cross-functional projects
- Experience in managing 3+ projects concurrently
- 1 project management fundamentals course
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of work experience and education will be considered
- Ability to identify and deliver value as it is defined by key stakeholders
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Experience in roadmap development
- Ability to develop and control project scope, manage scope creep and negotiate change orders, and maintain project schedules
- Ability to effectively facilitate project team and stakeholder meetings
- Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate project activities with the various stakeholders
- Ability to forecast risk, develop risk mitigation plans, and respond effectively to project issues and challenges
- Ability to set and manage project expectations
- Strong initiative and ability to work in a self-directed environment with a “can do” attitude and growth mindset
- Proficiency in analyzing data, setting priorities, and solving complex problems effectively
- Ability to communicate the right level of information to executives and cross-functional teams at the right cadence
- Exceptional interpersonal and influence skills
- Experience using work management software
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Jira and Asana highly preferred
- CAPM, PMP, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or PMI-ACP
Perks:
- 100% remote
- Flexible vacation policy
- Annual vacation allowance for travel related expenses
- Three-day weekend every month of the year
- Competitive compensation
- 100% healthcare coverage
- 401k plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent, medical, and dental care
- Access to coaching, therapy, and professional development
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