Project Manager - Remote Eligible

Eide Bailly LLP•Fargo, ND

7h•$90,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of large-scale, strategic projects within an organization. They ensure projects align with organizational goals, manage resources, timelines, and budgets, and mitigate risks to achieve project objectives. Additionally, they coordinate cross-functional teams and maintain effective communication with stakeholders to ensure project success. A typical day as a Project Manager might include the following:

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or a related field - Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Project Manager (CPM) or other project management certification preferred.
5+ years of experience in project management required. Previous business analyst or business process management experience preferred.
Understanding of quality assurance principles and quality control processes related to project deliverables.
Effectively allocate, manage, and optimize project resources including personnel, time, materials, and budget.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying information, leading meetings, and building strong client relationships.
In-depth expertise in Agile methodologies, including Agile principles, frameworks, and delivery practices.
Understanding of the project lifecycle from initiation to closure, including planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling phases.
Understanding of change management principles and strategies to handle project changes effectively.
Familiar project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or other PMO-specific systems.
Well-rounded knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems, database fundamentals and computer software.
Lead project teams, foster collaboration, and negotiate to resolve conflicts.
Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate situations, gather information, and make informed decisions when confronted with changing project requirements and unexpected challenges.
Knowledge of risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks, determine their potential impact, and develop risk response strategies.
Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks, while working on multiple projects.
Actively listen and interpret business objectives to derive technical requirements.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Project Manager (CPM) or other project management certification preferred.
Previous business analyst or business process management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timeline, budget, and resource requirements.
Identifies and coordinates the allocation of necessary resources (personnel, equipment, and materials) and workload distribution
Prepares and monitors project budgets, ensuring that expenditures stay within approved limits.
Identifies potential project risks and develops mitigation strategies.
Establishes and maintains effective communication channels with the PMO and other stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues.
Tracks project performance using appropriate metrics and project management tools.
Ensures project activities comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.
Implements quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
Maintains comprehensive up-to-date project documentation, including plans, reports, meeting minutes, and is accessible to relevant stakeholders.
Adapts project plans promptly to accommodate approved changes and resolve project issues.
Fosters a collaborative and productive team environment to project team members.
Conducts post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement to establish best practices for future projects.
Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.