Associate Project Manager

Landis+Gyr•Milton, GA

7d•$83,500 - $100,600•Onsite

About The Position

Landis + Gyr is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Project Manager. Candidates must have a solid understanding of all stages of the project cycle and have demonstratable experience executing multiple projects within a Stage-Gate & Agile methodology to ensure that all deliverables are completed and approved by project stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field.
2 years of experience in Project Management leading software product development.
Understanding Stage-Gate & Agile methodology.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the utility, telecommunications or similarly regulated industries is a plus.
Excellent understanding of project management scheduling SW tools (Microsoft Project, etc.)
Strong negotiating skills for working with stakeholders.
Ability to travel as needed (up to 25%) to support project activities. International travel is likely.
Experience managing remote teams in different time zones.
Proven leadership qualities showing the ability to make decisions without perfect information.
Ability to positively influence others without direct authority in efforts to move assigned projects forward.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, & listening). Understand how to measure audience and craft communications to meet their needs. Use listening skills to completely understand tough situations and help resolve them.
Strong ability to resolve conflicts between members of the project team or as needed throughout the organization.
Excellent organizational abilities needed as multiple projects will be assigned.
Excellent change management skills. Ability to accept change and respond to setbacks with minimal disruptions.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall & Agile).

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, control, and coordinate the activities of a project core team to produce deliverables agreed upon with executive and/or functional management.
Utilize the PMO's New Product Introduction (NPI) procedures and processes to develop new products and/or services for L+G.
Work within Stage-Gate methodology.
Scrum management and metric analysis for Agile projects.
Working with cross functional teams across the globe to ensure products are launched on time and within budget
Manage the project(s) and execute activities around the boundaries of scope, schedule, risks, and cost.
Report project status to the PMO and other stakeholders.
Manage external, internal, and capital project costs.
Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
Supports and adheres to the Company’s core values.
Supports and adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
Represents the Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.