Description:

Job Details: 

• Manages one or more high-level, complex non-technical projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost, to deliver specified requirements. 
• Projects may be strategic in nature. Responsibilities may include resource allocation and all phases of development life cycle (i.e. feasibility study, requirements, analysis, ROI, business plan, design, testing, and implementation planning). 
• Regularly interacts with management. 
• Coordinates and directs the activities of project team members. May be responsible for cross-functional teams. Ensures all project requirements and/or objectives are documented. May obtain and manage external resources required for project completion. 
• Skills: ; expertise in running medium to large scale projects ; excellent understanding of project management processes and procedures ; experience with project management and analyst methodologies and best practices ; strong analytical skills ; business process development best practices, change management ; strong MS Project, MS Word, Visio, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel skills ; understanding of systems for sharing and collaboration ; excellent communication skills to work with cross-program resources

Basic Qualifications    
Doctorate degree or Master’s degree and 2 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience or Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience or High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience

Day to Day Responsibilities:    
Project Governance:

• Define and implement project governance frameworks for operational readiness at different tiers, including daily execution, weekly reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment and accountability in project execution.

Project Management:

• Build and improve project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to high-quality standards.
• Coordinate and participate in business reviews, preparing discussions and ensuring accuracy while respecting deadlines.
• Drive planning for key project milestones and stage-gate decision points.
• Implement standard methodologies and facilitate resource planning, financial and capacity assessments.

Risk Management:

• Conduct risk management, contingency, and scenario planning using various project management tools.
• Identify project issues or resource gaps and facilitate resolution.
• Monitor and report on project progress, adherence to timelines, and governance of risks and mitigations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.
• Facilitate collaboration efforts with business partners and develop positive relationships with external business partners and strategic alliances.
• Lead cross-functional team meetings to ensure project milestones are met and issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:    

• Project management
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tier project governance

Pay Rate  between $60 - $69/hr on W2 based on experience.
 
"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"