As a Project Manager I, you will manage and oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You are responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project, as well as work on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Your work is closely managed.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides support with project development from beginning to end
2. Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
3. Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
4. Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager
5. Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
6. Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
7. May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
8. Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
9. May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
10. Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
11. Sets and manages project expectations with team members
12. Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
13. Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
14. Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
15. Tracks project milestones and deliverables
16. May develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
17. Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans
Qualifications:
18. High School Degree or equivalent experience required; Associate’s degree preferred
19. 2 years required, 4 years experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
20. Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
21. Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
22. Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
23. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
24. Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required
25. Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product
26. Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
27. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
28. Effective written and verbal communication skills
29. Proficient computer skills
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