Project Manager Project Manager

Landis+Gyr•Kirkland, WA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Landis + Gyr is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of all stages of the project life cycle, have demonstratable experience executing multiple complex projects within a stage gate & agile methodology to ensure that all deliverables are completed and approved by project stakeholders. The Project Manager will be working with cross-functional teams to ensure products are launched on time and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
5-7 years’ experience in project management leading software product development
Strong working knowledge of stage gate & agile methodology
PMP Certified or on track to get within the next year

Nice To Haves

Experience in the utility, telecommunications or similarly regulated industries is a plus.
Excellent understanding of project management scheduling tools (i.e. Microsoft Project).
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, & listening).
Understands how to measure audience and craft communications to meet their needs.
Uses listening skills to completely understand tough situations and help resolve them
Excellent leadership qualities and the ability to make decisions without perfect information
Ability to positively influence others without direct authority in efforts to move assigned projects forward
Strong ability to resolve conflicts between members of 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).
Strong negotiating skills for working with stakeholders
Ability to travel as needed to support project activities.
Experience managing remote teams in different time zones
Ability to lead project meetings, drive results, and risk mitigation.
Ability to positively influence others without direct authority in efforts to move assigned projects forward

Responsibilities

Primary point of contact for customers, maintaining full responsibility for customer relationships, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term partnerships throughout the project lifecycle.
Plan, execute, control, and coordinate the activities of a project core team to produce deliverables agreed upon with executive and/or functional management.
Manage the project(s) and execute activities around the boundaries of scope, schedule, risks, and cost.
Understand and administer/negotiate key aspects of the contract.
Write, manage and administer all aspects of a Statement of Work (SOW).
Report project status to the PMO and other stakeholders.
Work within a stage gate methodology
Manage external, internal and capital project costs
Represent Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both external and internal customers
Working with cross functional teams to ensure products are launched on time and within budget.
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Uphold the company’s core values, Code of Conduct, and commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Represent the company professionally at all times in customer-facing and internal engagements.