Defines, plans, tracks, and manages projects and programs, including identifying key resources, providing the direction required to meet the project objectives and commitments (schedule, resource, cost, benefits, scope, content) and ensuring appropriate mgmt., customer, and supplier involvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Key ActivitiesWorks collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop a comprehensive project plan based on budgetCreates / builds / updates project schedules, project charters, status reports and work breakdown structuresProvides management and strategic direction to a project team and shares responsibility for the project development, budget and scheduleSet priorities, defines dependencies, and schedules activitiesEffectively communicates to team members and stakeholders via tools such as PPM and standing Project Status MeetingsCreates high quality, timely, and informative status updates that management can leverage for Steering Committees, Executive Portfolio Reviews, and CIO meetingsEnsures projects / programs are delivered on time and within budgetManages risk exposure across multiple projectsReports on financial data for multiple projectsPrepares and delivers effective presentations to stakeholdersIdentifies key project risks and manage to ensure the delivery of business goalsEnsures consistency and adherence to PMO operational standards and processesLeads global project management collaboration efforts
Functional Skills7-10 years experience in project and program deliveryBusiness acumenStakeholder relationship managementDecision makingFinancial management of projects exceeding $1MProblem management / Root Cause AnalysisProject and Program managementRisk ManagementSDLC Methodology - Agile / Scrum / Iterative DevelopmentStrategic Sourcing & Vendor ManagementUnderstanding of future technologies
Technical SkillsKnowledge of budgeting and work scheduling tools and techniquesAdvanced knowledge of SDLC / ability to apply SDLC using Solution Delivery Methodology (Agile / Scrum / Iterative Development / Waterfall)Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PPT, Word, ProjectUnderstand the advances in technology during the project’s execution, infrastructure changes that impact security and data management and unknown dependent relationships among hardware, software, network infrastructure and dataUndergraduate Degree in Computer Science or a related fieldCertification in PMP and / or Agile related required; Graduate Degree desired
Behavioral SkillsAbility to execute with minimal manager directionAbility to influenceLearning AgilityAdaptability / ability to manage changeInterpersonal skillsLeadership – Effectively leads teams & peopleProblem solving / analytical thinkingSmart risk takingAbility to interface with C-Suite Leaders
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Work Location: In perso