34135 | Sr. Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Contract
Added - 05/31/23
Technology
PURPOSE:
The Sr. Project Manager will coordinate and track all aspects of multiple projects from discovery to delivery. As the day-to-day point person for both internal and external teams, this persons responsibilities will include developing detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, budget tracking, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, resolution of issues and risks, testing, documentation and developing training plans.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Creates, manages and executes project plans to support a broader Digital Transformation program
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinates resources, establishes deadlines and assigns responsibilities
• Tracks the progress of projects and compiles status reports for senior management
• Builds a working relationship with team members, vendors and other departments involved in the projects
• Remains flexible during the life of projects as directions may change, but keeps the core goals in place
• Leverages experience as a Project Manager to quickly learn the core goal of the projects and hits the ground running to help execute against project goals
• Proactively perform risk management and identify issues across functions and inter-dependent efforts.
• Effectively communicate program level status to multiple stakeholders at varying levels within the organization.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to track details and position them within the big picture of each project
• Ability to collect details from multiple inputs and highlight dependencies
• Ability to manage meetings and communicate progress to senior management
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience with software development and web/mobile applications
• Experience with the following a plus: JIRA, Confluence
PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Project Management Experience - 7-10 years
• Experience with standard project management software
• PMP certification a plus
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree
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33615 | Project Manager (Remote)
Hollywood, Florida
Contract To Hire
Added - 02/21/23
Accounting/Finance
Project Manager (Remote)
SUMMARY
Management and implementation of assigned projects, including selection, discovery, scope, plan, communications, reporting, risk implementation, and post-release.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
Oversees all phases of financial project management including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, training and completion phases of the project
Interpret and comprehend the products and project objectives
Participate in meetings with Business and/of Finance Leaders and Project Team where evaluation of system revisions are being discussed
Support for rollout of new systems and workflows, including coordinating with all functional departments as applicable
Lead facilitated sessions with business users to identify system enhancements.
Document and gain sign-off on business requirements
Track project progress through project schedules, project reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and other reporting mechanisms
Communicate with project team members and external customers and/or vendors to ensure that critical information is shared and that projects are on track
Assist in organization of release dates for all version updates with vendor systems and business units
Provide feedback to Director of Financial Projects and applicable Business and Finance Leaders regarding project risks and issues
Ability to understand technical concepts and apply QA methods
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
Other duties as assigned
CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATION
PMP Certification (preferred)
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires excellent verbal and writing skills as well as strong math skills and a familiarity with accounting and financial principles.
Basic understanding of managing full life cycle software development projects using structured project management processes
Strong project management skills
Ability to work effectively within a decentralized operating environment
Strong understanding of operations and financial information
Superior prioritization and multi-tasking abilities
Superior communication skills including to connect with and listen to all levels of the organization and across all functions
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