Project Manager

SUMMARY OF DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Overview
The Project Manager will plan, manage and deliver distinct projects through all specific phases in alignment with business and/or enterprise strategies. This individual will provide leadership, direction and coaching to teams while partnering with business and executive stakeholders within a single or across multiple Lines of Business (LoB).

Your Accountabilities Include:
• Indirectly manage a LoB project team consisting of Business Analysts, Business SMEs and technology resources where applicable
• Engage executive sponsor to ensure active participation on project initiatives
• Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business
• Establish effective project oversight and other governance bodies, and engage the correct levels to support the direction for the project
• Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Project Owner, Program Manager and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status in a timely manner
• Respond to inquiries and escalate concerns from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management)
• Provide advice and guidance to business partners and project team as required regarding best practices in project management
• Collaborate with appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the project for successful delivery
• Deliver and own project outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives
• Proactively identify and track project risk and develop mitigation plans to manage risk
• Accurately forecast and manage assigned budget to provide monthly financial reporting for projects in alignment with Finance standards
• Support vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective project delivery
• Apply the group principles of project management life cycle methodologies, tools and best practices, ensuring that appropriate documentation, change and risk management practices are in place

Job Requirements
• 3-5 years progressive project-related experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management
• Exposure to financial management with respect to tracking, forecasting and managing project budgets
• Team player with ability to influence and achieve results through effective negotiation, problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education / Accreditation:
• University degree or comparable professional education/training
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred

MUST HAVE:

1.) HR experience
2.) PM

NICE TO HAVE

1.) Previous experience with this client
2.) open to converting to FTE