Project Manager with State client experience - Only local to New York

Job Title: Project Manager with State client experience Location: REMOTE Local to NY /NJ Employment Type: Contract Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
ALL POSITIONS LIMIT WORK WEEK TO BE 35 HOURS. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT OVERTIME WILL BE ALLOWED. If Shortlisted, it will be an in-person interview.
Programmatic need being met by this request

• This position will support the Central Business Services Team Lead by supporting a variety of projects focused on process & systems improvements within the team.

General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience : 3-6 years
What skills are needed to be successful in this role?

• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Exceptional organizational, time management and planning skills to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability and appetite to learn and assimilate new information and think holistically through complex problems with technical and non-technical components;
• Process-oriented with demonstrated problem-solving capabilities;
• Skilled in managing multiple, diverse activities simultaneously, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy and strong judgement;
• Exemplary project management skills with the ability to set priorities, develop and execute on a workplan, and an action-bias to deliver;
• Demonstrated problem solving ability, resourcefulness, adaptability, for surfacing value and pragmatic solutions;
• Ability to work both independently and with teams;
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and prioritize competing demands;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including in meetings, emails and other written products;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• A penchant for mastering and understanding details for the purpose of simplifying the landscape for others

Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful?

• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with Project Management Systems - preferred
• Experience in identifying inefficiencies and implementing automaton or standardizing process

IT systems that will be used

• Salesforce, O365 (SharePoint, Teams, Office suite), Asana, Confluence, JIRA (preferred)

Tasks

• Evaluate and document existing processes and identify areas for improvement;
• Support project planning and development;
• Maintain documentation regarding various projects, processes and operations;
• Conduct voice of customer across teams at Client to determine need for new/improved services;
• Document best practices across teams and processes and share recommendations to increase awareness;
• Evaluate opportunities that provide flexibility for internal and external stakeholders while minimizing administrative effort;
• Provide input for requirements gathering and documentation;
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams;
• Provide oversight and support to other contractor pools or centralized processes;
• Convert, migrate, and develop SOPs and process to Knowledge Base and;
• Other duties as identified that contribute toward the key outcomes of the Central Business Services team

Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.