Project Manager Specialist - Non-Technical

Ampcus Inc. • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager Specialist - Non-Technical to join their team. This role is responsible for all aspects of assigned non-technical projects, which may focus on marketing, sales, finance/accounting, legal, business planning, business operations, customer service, or other non-technical areas. The position typically involves extensive interaction with cross-functional teams from various business functions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of industry project management best practices (i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK).
• Knowledge of standards relevant to the financial services industry (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of financial services industry.
• Advanced skill in the use of project management software (e.g., MS Project and auxiliary tools, such as earned value database, audit tools, project repository, including risk, issues and action items databases, SLIM Estimate, Metrics and Control, PlanView, Platinum Process Continuum).
• Demonstrated skill in managing project budgets and timelines.
• Skill in the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely differing viewpoints.
• Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with executive level clients.
• Ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance and build high morale among team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature.
• More than ten years of work experience managing projects in financial services or a related industry OR in a related subject matter (e.g., finance/accounting, marketing, sales, business planning, business operations) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or active pursuit of certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of non-technical projects from initiation through delivery.
• Manages project initiation activities, including identifying contractual obligations, client or business needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts, and access to existing information.
• Ensures requirements for internal projects align with operational standards, developing alternate requirements or documenting exceptions as appropriate.
• Develops, defines, and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identifies necessary resources for projects and defines and assigns major project roles.
• Coordinates activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments, and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations to meet project goals and ensure project completion is on schedule, within budget, and meets quality standards.
• Assigns and monitors work of the project team, providing analytical support and direction.
• Manages project risks, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.
• May manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks, and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables.
• Serves as a liaison between internal organizations, as well as client and vendor/subcontractor organizations, to ensure all project targets and requirements are met.
• Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to business groups in Client and/or in client organizations.
• Conducts project closure activities, including formalizing and communicating project acceptance, handover documentation, and ongoing activities to accountable teams, and completing a post-implementation review.
• May directly oversee employees assigned to manage specific projects with a distinct beginning and end.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Identifies project management coordination gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior