Project Manager

The Project Manager leads the successful completion of assigned projects, managing the planning and delivery of projects to meet approved scope, cost, schedule, and business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop, oversee, and measure the project's work effort on the following knowledge areas:

• Project Integration management
• Scope management (business objectives)
• Schedule management (schedule and critical path)
• Cost management
• Quality management
• Resource management
• Communications management
• Risk management
• Procurement management
• Stakeholder management.

Demonstrate ability to deliver projects effectively with limited oversight, including:

• Develop attainable project plans with key milestones
• Understand and manage project interdependencies
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and if necessary, escalate issues and risks
• Proactively identify and manage resource demand and conflict
• Understand and communicate to project team how project priorities align to the organization's strategy/objectives
• Manage deliverables to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Manage projects with low to moderate levels of complexity.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and timely communications; skilled at tailoring the message to the audience.
• Effectively and appropriately inform sponsors and stakeholders of project status, progress, risks, issues, and expected outcomes.
• Adhere to PMO methodology framework and governance standards; in collaboration with PMO Director, tailors project management approach to each project's unique characteristics and context.
• Manage and coordinate vendor engagement within the project to ensure responsibilities are met within the approved timeline, scope, and budget.
• Continually increase business acumen and awareness of industry best practices to drive the team in delivering sound business solutions.
• Continuously improve project management skills and personal skills.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of education and work experience
• PMP or other PMI certification preferred
• Minimum of three years of progressive responsibility and success within project coordination and/or project management
• Proven knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management, project management techniques and project management software tools
• Works with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Skilled with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors, and team members