"SAS" Project Manager - Candidate Should have experience in SAS Product and Tools

Role : SAS Project Manager

Type : Remote

Duration: 6 months (right now for the first WO)

Client Location: Remote is an option as well for the right candidate..

Technical Skills: PMP certification is not required but preferred.. NOT PM s that have managed networking\hardware projects client facing PM experience . (not internal PMO PM exp).

Experience: 2 years of relevant experience

Summary:

Engages in a role that directly supports the Project Management Office (PMO) in an effort to achieve the strategic goals of the Consulting Division. Leverages domain and industry expertise. Interacts with internal staff, clients/customers, Business Units, subcontractors, and applicable departments at SAS.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Defines and implements standards and best practices to foster collaboration across all areas of global consulting.
• Supports Program Managers to facilitate and enhance the value and quality of project/program delivery.
• Leverages internal knowledge of processes/procedures, methodologies and best practices to support PMO.
• Manages and/or supports the development and execution of strategies and/or programs for the PMO.
• Engages in the project life cycle implementation process to facilitate and support the successful delivery (i.e., resource requests, contracts reviews, service agreements/work orders, project plans, invoices, forecasting, timesheet management, budget tracking, etc.).
• Analyzes existing business problems and develops plans for improvement.
• Identifies opportunities for streamlining processes and drives implementation of initiatives related to these opportunities.
• Support the standardization of project delivery through consistent application of review and audit practices.
• Analyzes business propositions and plans, investigates options, and recommends most appropriate course of action.
• Builds relationships with internal clients that characterize partnership, cooperation and trust.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Good understanding of functional area
• Ability to give attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work effectively with customers, both external and internal
• May travel as business requirements dictate at management discretion