Project Manager I (Internal Candidates Only)

Rotary International•Evanston, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager I is responsible for managing and coordinating cross-functional, large scale projects over their complete project life cycle: from concept, to initiation, approval, planning, execution / implementation, and transition to production. Project Managers are responsible for managing overall client satisfaction, client expectations and effectively leading project teams. Project Managers are accountable for driving projects to successful completion within the agreed constraints of time, budget and specification.

Requirements

At least one year of project leadership experience.
Knowledge of standard project management procedures.
Ability to develop and manage project plans according to Rotary International’s project management framework.
Experience with leading custom developed solutions
Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of stakeholders, both in verbal and written modes; able to pay close attention to detail.
Possess a high degree of personal integrity and strong work ethic and be proficient in delivering sustained results in dynamic environments.
Strong analytic skills in identifying critical paths, key milestones, dependencies and resource requirements under a complex environment; providing objective analysis and assessment to senior management and the project team on project status, progress, and potential risks and opportunities along the project’s lifecycle.
Ability to proactively manage risk and influence others.
Entrepreneurial drive and work ethic.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent interpersonal communications skills, including a positive and professional attitude.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience working on international projects
Experience working with remote project teams
Tenure at Rotary International

Responsibilities

Perform the relevant project management processes - i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes (scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication) stakeholder management
Plan the project based on a defined need
Monitor and control the work to ensure that the project remains on track and in control
Plan for and manage change
Reports on variances to the approved project baseline
Close the project to formalize acceptance of the project result and release project resources
Interface and communicate with project team, management and stakeholders
Manage project work and resources to enable successful and timely completion of the project
Work within defined governance processes
Manage external contracts and suppliers where required
Manage to the objectives and plan by thorough risk and issue control
Ensures that quality project standards are met as prescribed through the effective implementation or use of approved processes, methodologies and deliverables
Identify and document project lessons learned for continuous improvement opportunities in future projects
Request project manager peer advice when needed