Project Manager III-Remote
About The Position
The Project Manager Non-IT plans and manages one or more projects of varying complexity, priority, and risk, focused on designing and developing business solutions. Projects may span multiple departments, involve new technologies or large capital budgets, and be important to market share or shareholder confidence and value. The role seeks to deliver cost-effective, architecturally compatible solutions that meet schedule, budget, and quality standards. The Project Manager works across functions and organizations in a matrixed environment and manages project communications, schedules, finances, issues, risks, and changes. The role also supports and manages project managers and other staff, works with business leaders to align project support with business objectives, and presents proposals, reports, and findings to clients. Additional duties include evaluating project feasibility and resources, reviewing contracts and cost estimates, directing product design and changes, and consulting or negotiating with clients on project specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience.
- Experience gathering business requirements.
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involving strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Knowledge of computer software such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio.
- Seasoned professional skills and a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures, with the ability to resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative and practical ways.
Nice To Haves
- PMI or PMP certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate cross-functional and cross-organizational team members in a matrix-managed environment.
- Manage project communications, schedules, finances, issues, risks, and change activities.
- Apply business and technical knowledge to initiate corrective actions and ensure deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Select, develop, motivate, appraise, and make salary recommendations for direct-report project managers.
- Assist project managers with work prioritization, issue resolution, management presentations, status reporting, and communications beyond working teams.
- Build relationships with business leaders to understand business objectives and priorities requiring project support.
- Maximize project productivity through effective resource assignments, training, monitoring, and coaching.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
- Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee staff competence development and maintenance.
- Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan projects and assess feasibility.
- Confer with management, production, and marketing staff about project specifications and procedures.
- Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
- Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Optional medical and dental coverage
- Optional 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Optional life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
