Project Manager

The Project Manager supports and manages day-to-day execution of medium to large-scale projects and initiatives that cross multiple functional areas of the business/organization.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Implements and may provide input into strategic goals for organization and the Project Management Office.

Applies expertise in project management to support the development of policies, procedures, and programs.

Has familiarity with the Project Management Office budget and may provide input into spending decisions, particularly as pertains to vendors, systems, and projects.

Supports and manages day-to-day execution of medium to large-scale projects and initiatives that cross multiple functional areas of the business/organization.

Conducts research, evaluates data, and reports on findings, supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs.

Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 12 months - 2 years.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1.

Partner with project's executive sponsor to establish project goals and scope, set project milestones and timeline, determine budget requirements and people resource needs, and identify potential project risks and mitigation strategies.

2.

Manage, oversee, and coordinate project execution to ensure successful and timely completion of project as dictated by the budget, timeline, and scope.

Adhere to project quality control policies and practices to drive high performance in project deliverables.

Accountable for deadlines.

3.

Facilitate open communication among project teams and other key stakeholders; identify and articulate issues and negotiate resolution with a sense of urgency.

Address questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.

4.

Effectively manage portfolio of assigned projects.

This includes utilization of project management office (PMO) templates and databases to complete project documentation and updates, completion of weekly status updates for all projects, and publishing status reports to keep the project team, Director PMO and applicable leadership up to date regarding project progress and potential risks and delays.

5.

Identify and swiftly escalate project concerns to Director PMO and project executive sponsor.

Prepare for and conduct regular project update meetings with project's executive sponsor and/or steering committee.

6.

Utilize effective change management principles to influence and coach stakeholders, manage resistance, maximize adoption, and optimize the success of projects.

Manage project communications and training.

When applicable, partner with Corporate Communications and/or Learning & Development to drive organizational awareness and adoption.

Partner with executive sponsor and/or steering committee to develop a leadership coalition to support project milestones and outcomes.

7.

Maintain knowledge of project management best practices through engagement with the Project Management Institute (PMI), webinars and conferences.

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