Contractor Project Manager
Unicorn Technologies LLC is hiring a remote Contractor Project Manager. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Top Skills (3) & Years of Experience: 3-5 years
Project Management knowledge and experience
Solid organization
Effective communication
Leadership
Nice to Have:
Meeting facilitation skills
Problem solving
Effective decision making
This role is key in promoting and adhering to the organization s Project Management Methodology, including communication and management of tasks for all phases of the Project Lifecycle. This position resides in the Portfolio Management Office of the Information and Technology Services (ITS) / Enterprise Transformation department of the client. The Senior Project Manager reports to the Manager of the PMO.
The Senior Project Manager will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Defining project scopes, initiating and managing large, complex enterprise projects and programs
Planning, directing and implementing complex projects on time, within budget and with desired functionality
Providing project status and other deliverables at each stage of a defined project management methodology
Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Initiating and managing multiple projects in parallel and with multiple dependencies
Supporting business and project management staff
Managing PMO operational activities, ensuring current, accurate and quality project information across the portfolio
Producing project reports and performance metrics
Communicating with the Portfolio Management Office manager and ITS management regarding the status of a portfolio of projects
Identify and manage portfolio risks
Using influence to eliminate bottlenecks and potential resource alignment problems
Managing projects and programs within standard project management methodologies to time, quality and budget
Identifying resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
Managing through all stages of the project life cycle
Managing stakeholders and stakeholder expectations
Building strong project teams across multiple divisions
Providing excellent service (internal and external to ITS)
Effectively managing vendor relationships in accordance to client and ITS strategies and directives
Guiding ITS and Business Leaders to ensure the portfolio of projects supports the Vision
Demonstrating a willingness to collaborate and support the PMO and ITS peers and leadership The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for supporting the advancement of the PMO s mission.
Supporting Portfolio Management that provides a forward-looking picture of project work
Continuously improving the Project Methodology
Providing input into Project Management Best Practices
Educating ITS staff and Project Management stakeholders on PMO processes and tools