Project Manager-Remote

Project Manager

6+ months

Remote

Requirements:

* PMP Certified
* Experience with MSFT Project
* Need strong technical PMs who understand developer language
* Won’t be managing one specific project, they will essentially be a ‘bridge’ between our team and the other orgs who are supporting us with our technical projects – must be able to communicate technical requirements to the project teams, and report back to management on the teams progress
* Understanding that Change is a constant
* Working as a team and as an individual contributor
* Excitement to make a difference

Summary:

Responsible for planning and managing tactical projects that are typically of medium level complexity, impact multiple business units and include up to 50 project team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.

• Manages project initiation activities that include identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts, and access to existing information as needed.

• Reviews plans to determine costs, timeline, funding, staffing requirements and goals

. * Develops project plans outlining project scope, activities, schedules, deadlines and cost/time estimates

. * Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups.

• Assigns project team members to various project activities.

• Manages project risks, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved. Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.

• Coordinates activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments and client organizations as needed to meet project goals

. * Seeks and develops more productive and effective ways to complete assigned tasks. Ensures fit with timeline, architecture and user needs

. * Conducts project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover ongoing activities to accountable teams and complete a post implementation review to identify areas of improvement or that worked well.

• Pursues project management certification or equivalent experience

. * Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complexity of Work: Moderately routine; general policies applied. Some decision-making.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in a related discipline. Experience: 5-7 years experience in project management in financial services or a related industry; OR 5-7 years experience in a client-related field (e.g., business analysis, programming, client server, telecommunications, legal); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Actively pursuing project management certification or has the equivalent experience.

Posted By Elisa

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Project: 2 years (Required)
• Banking or financial: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Required)

Work Location: Remote