The Project Manager III manages , contracts, plans and coordinates the full life cycle of complex or large projects. This position ensures that all project goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe , budgetary parameters and to the customer’s satisfaction. Provide project team leadership necessary to meet defined project deliverables and maintains positive working relationships with the customer and key stakeholders. Effective in managing multiple tasks within the scope of work.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property .
• Understand and implement project management methodologies and best practices . Proficient in utilizing project management software and tools . Work independently and typically reports to the Sr. Program Manager or Director.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study with eight (8) years of relevant Project Management experience and at least 4 years of experience supporting a Strategic Planning group or PMO or have equivalent combination of education / experience .

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains a solid customer relationship and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project.
• Interfaces with internal project teams, management, customers and suppliers . Maintains timely communications and develops collaborative rapports with solutions-oriented approaches.
• Seeks opportunities to expand business . Participates in proposal and solution development for additional project opportunities.
• Manages project scope, deliverables, cost, profitability, schedule, quality and resources . Meets both on time delivery and budgetary objectives .
• Develops and maintains project plans and budgets to guide the execution and control of the project.
• Communicates project plans, objectives , timelines, schedules, job assignments, responsibilities and reporting relationships.
• Responsible for understanding contractual agreements and regulatory compliance related to assigned projects.
• Sets, manages and communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Ensures that operations are being executed in accordance with CNI policies and processes.
• Leverages corporate tools and templates where appropriate .
• Assigns, manages and monitors agreements and activities for subcontracts. This includes review and approval of invoices, funding, ensuring compliance with prime contracts invoicing and payment terms etc.
• Responsible for time collection, invoice approvals, status reporting, and completion of contract setup checklists.
• Upon contract award, works with Contract Administrators to determine work breakdown structures, obtain W-9 and required vendor information, approve billing formats, and assist with workforce setup and maintenance etc.
• Ensures staffing levels / skills are appropriate for the project scope and deliverables. Actively participates in the hiring of new and replacement project staff. Provides performance assessments and feedback to employees on a regular basis.
• Tracks and reports on project milestones and deliverables. Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
• Collects and disseminates performance information, such as project review data, status reports, progress measurement and forecasting .
• Proactively manages changes in project scope . Identifies potential crises and devises contingency plans.
• Develops Statement of Work . Assigns, manages and monitors activities for subcontractors . Performs time collection, invoice approvals and status reporting.
• Oversees the conduct and delivery of the Primary Project Objectives as defined in the contract Statement of Work . Identifies relative quality standards and ensures the highest quality of services are met.
• Performs overall project management and reporting functions related to multiple activities being performed across multiple task areas .
• Leads the procurement of non-subcontractors as need ed to deliver the project requirements.
• Ensures project close out activities and executed and recorded. Documents lessons learned and shares with Operations Support Team.
• Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to provide complete Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting to the client / company.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, complaints, confrontations or disagreements in a constructive manner .