Project Manager
3 months Contract to Hire
Description:
The Project Manager is an integral part of a cross-functional team and serves as the project lead in the management, coordinating, and scheduling of Web projects from inception to completion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Serves as a consultant to clients on all project issues including web and application design and development, collaborative models and software methodologies, and budget recommendations and negotiations
· Creates organization methods and tools specific to individual projects
· Leads project team to ensure deadlines are met, and within budget
· Provides project team with guidance as required to ensure progress is sustained and project goals are fulfilled
· Effectively communicates and controls project scope, schedules, assignments, and open issues both with the internal team and clients
· Manages project finances; monitors and controls expenses and communicates variances with management and clients
· Predicts issues/risks and consults with clients and team leads to find creative solutions
· Exercises authority to make decisions and resolve disputes; escalates issues to Director of Project Management when necessary
· Effectively leads and facilitates project meetings and presentations
· Manages support contracts and issue tracking for clients
· Acts as the project expert retaining and communicating all project history
· Supports the development of Account Management programs and processes
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Experience: Requires a minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
REQUIREMENTS
· Client facing experience necessary
· CMS preferred
· Expert knowledge of Web practices and technologies
· Knowledge of project management
· Broad understanding of software development methodologies is preferred
· Professional experience with industry standard project management tools including Microsoft Project, time tracking, and budget tracking
· Strong analytical, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Basic negotiation skills
· Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast paced, high volume environment
