Project Manager

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2

Skills

Communication
PMP
PMBOK
Cost-benefit Analysis
Collaboration
Project Management
Management
Project manager

Job Details

On of our clients is looking for the position of Project Manager based on following skills:

PMP CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Top Skills:

  • Thorough understanding of industry standard project management methodologies and reporting (12+ years)
  • Strong leadership and ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
  • History of large application development (12+ years)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative attitude

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
  • Candidate must follow ALL work rules
  • Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
  • Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)

Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. 90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice.

Additional details:

Weekend coverage: If there is a large deployment, the PM may need to be available to support the team. This would be rare.

Detailed Job Description: (Please be specific with all job duties required by the hired candidate.)

Client is looking for a results-oriented and adaptable project manager with a collaborative attitude and experience managing complex application development.

The individual in this position will:

  • Be responsible for technical and overall project management on application projects that have enterprise-wide reach.
  • Develop and maintain project charters, plans, deliverables, and other project artifacts.
  • Work closely with the project sponsor and IT management to understand and prioritize project tasks, solve complex technical problems, understand business objectives and problems, identify alternative solutions, and perform feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis. Flexibility and creativity will be crucial to this collaborative role.
  • Lead and develop an effective team, directing the work of multiple individuals to reach project milestones. Foster an environment of continuous improvement and team problem-solving, while documenting potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Have 12 or more years of experience leading large application development projects. Professional certification (PMP or similar) is strongly preferred.

List any special qualifications & years of experience: (List any specific skills, software, or requirements the position will require. Optional format below)

Qualification

Desired Experience

Project management

12 years

In depth knowledge of system development life cycle deliverables for each phase of development

12 years

Demonstrated competence in promoting understanding and cooperation within and between stakeholder groups

12 years

Excellent oral and written communication skills

12 years

Organization, project planning, presentation skills

12 years

Requirements gathering and analysis

8 years

Meeting facilitation with varying stakeholder groups

12 years

Experience managing projects that involve web application development and front and backend development technologies

8 years

Stakeholder coordination, communication, and analysis

12 years

Strong verbal communications skills with ability to clearly present information and ideas to groups

12 years

Change Management

8 years

Scope Management

12 years

Risk Management

12 years

Experience in Technical Writing and Documentation

8 years

Analytical and Problem-Solving skills

12 years

Creation or facilitation of user test, system test, and user acceptance test plans

8 years

Please note the qualifications for this position per the contract:

Designs, plans, and coordinates work teams. Follows standard project management industry practices such as the PMI's framework. Understands business and technical objectives of a project, and works closely with project sponsor. Creates project charter and work plan, and tracks budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics. Establishes project organization and methodologies, and defines roles and responsibilities. Documents risks and develops mitigation plans. Manages scope.

Creates and implements a communication plan. Builds an effective team, assigns tasks to team members, and evaluates outcomes. Negotiates resources. Communicates to stakeholders and project sponsor. Identifies, tracks, and ensures resolution of issues and removal of barriers. Provides technical support to project team members. Handles complex application features and technical designs. Designs and implements the components required for complex application features. Generally manages a group of applications systems analysts. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Professional certification is highly desirable.

Project Manager capabilities with 12 or more years of experience. Capable of managing a project with up to ten (10) or more staff and/or a project with multiple subprojects.

The successful candidate may have to undergo a drug test and background check.

Swati Bhardwaj

Digitek Software, Inc.

650 Radio Drive

Lewis Center, OH 43035

Work: x 3135

Fax:

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