Project Manager III

Ampcus Inc.•Reston, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, energetic Project Manager (PM) (MID LEVEL) to make a significant contribution to implementations that will modernize higher education for multiple institutions. The Project Manager (PM) role will be a member of a team of project managers working under the direction and guidance of the Professional Services, Director of Field Delivery West. The PM will be responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of project plans, budgets, communications plans, and services delivery leadership across multiple cohorts of institutions. The PM will also be responsible for adherence to the standard delivery practice as defined by Global Services PMO delivery standards and finding opportunities to further streamline these practices. We are looking for experienced professionals with the ability to successfully drive projects to completion while managing the right balance of process without over-burdening the entrepreneurial spirit of the company.

Requirements

5 years related work experience in a company or department with a heavy emphasis on technology.
Proficient in project/presentation tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet and MS Office is required.
Superior communication skills working with all project stakeholders at all levels across multiple mediums; verbal, written, in person, and virtual.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to lead conversations and inspire customers.
Manage project resources from other groups, in a matrixed environment, who are fulfilling roles in your projects.
Proactively manage project issues and risks.
Incorporate change management as a key element for each project.
Ensure projects are delivered on-time/on budget and exceeding stakeholders' expectations.
Lead projects from beginning to end, from project inception through delivery.
Provide thought leadership to further develop and maintain PMO templates, processes, and programs.
Ability to build strong customer relationships and translate goals into project opportunities.
Is proactive, works hard, and above all else get things done.
Significant skills/knowledge/experience in project implementation for both cloud and non-cloud implementation.
Experience in a number of operational elements that affect financial and resource forecasts are on track; including but not limited to: -Up-to-date accuracy of all project plans for the duration of the project -Customer satisfaction -Accurate revenue recognition, which requires timely review and approval of time sheets, expense reports, billing request documents, and credit requests.
Accomplish project goals within a matrix-management environment.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in cloud and project management disciplines that suggest expert level KSA’s for these areas.

Responsibilities

Drive project definition and iterate until projects are defined to support the business case and desired business value.
Manage all aspects of cross-functional projects through delivery.
Lead workstreams within the overall project in a transparent and productive way, applying standard project management practices.
Assist with the development of the project's key objectives and scope, and communicate them effectively across the project team.
Plan, schedule, and track project deliverables and milestones using Microsoft Project and internal proprietary tools.
Assist with developing and managing the project portfolio and assisting with prioritization.
Lead multiple projects through all phases of the client Implementation Methodology from initiation/planning through the execution and delivery of the contract concluding with project transition and close, ensuring a successful project.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, client stakeholders, and peers.
Apply Project Management disciplines such as quality, risk, resource, and change management while being accountable for meeting the time, cost, and scope of each project.
Communicate the plan, roles, constraints, milestones, and critical path to all team members and project stakeholders.
Understand and apply standard project management and delivery methodology and project tracking standards to build effective plans and deliver quality solutions.
Anticipate and mitigate risks and identify opportunities.
Lead project team status meetings to ensure the project milestones are met and dependencies are tracked.
Manage activities of customer and resources to deliver a fully integrated solution.
Act as a shared point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
Proactively and timely coordinate and communicate project activities to all involved parties.
Provide management with an articulate summary of project status.
Facilitate discussions with appropriate leadership and key sponsors to negotiate key decisions related to the triple constraints (time, cost, scope) while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
Build and maintain positive professional relationships and functions as the change agent for customers.
Manage all resources when project turnaround situations occur.
Lead cross-functional team resolutions to mitigate project risks and issues.
Provide timely and constructive performance feedback regarding resources assigned to projects.
Improve team dynamics and performance by building team cohesiveness through leadership, mentoring, and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation, ensure project efficiency, and boost morale.
Assist Customer Relations team in developing solutions by providing knowledge and expertise during the sales cycle (this may include the ability to sell the value of project management services).
Identify business growth opportunities by applying knowledge of higher education’s industry, business processes, and software products.
Guide and mentor less experienced Project Managers
Develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.