Project Manager

Lumen Solutions Group Inc.•Austin, TX

7d•Remote

About The Position

Project managers are responsible for overseeing specific projects within an organization. As the project manager, your duties include planning, budgeting, supervising, and documenting all aspects of the project. Project managers may work independently or lead a team to complete tasks. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and should be listed on the resume. Proof of certification may be requested. This position seeks highly qualified candidates for a Project Manager role within an environmental epidemiology and disease registries program. The position involves senior-level consultative services and technical assistance in project management for program-related activities. Work includes overseeing priority initiatives and managing special projects using project management best practices in coordination with business and program units. Responsibilities include assessing, analyzing, planning, researching, coordinating, and evaluating project management implementation; ensuring the use of best practices and standards; optimizing operations and program functions; and providing recommendations. This position is responsible for coordinating across multiple related initiatives and leading special projects assigned by leadership. Duties include developing project management tools, maintaining project management data for critical and major projects, reporting progress on key initiatives to senior staff, providing recommendations on project management practices, and reporting the status of major accomplishments. The role also involves working with staff to initiate, sponsor, manage, or participate in projects to support the success of diverse initiatives. Work is performed under limited supervision with substantial latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
8 years of experience in ability to research, gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; devise solutions; prepare concise reports; analyze and solve complex problems; and prioritize issues.
8 years of experience in ability to develop and deliver reports identifying gaps in technology and operational effectiveness.
8 years of experience skilled in managing multiple projects, including implementations across large organizations.
8 years of experience managing project plans and documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers.
8 years of experience skilled in mapping business processes, identifying process improvements, and planning and facilitating meetings and group problem-solving sessions.
8 years of experience developing or contributing to statements of work, project charters, design documentation, test plans, risk assessments, project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost projections.
8 years of experience building and maintaining strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders; strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in ability to summarize and escalate issues appropriately, develop and present weekly status updates, and conduct project team status meetings; experience compiling project information, status reports, and budget updates.
1 year of experience developing written materials such as briefing documents, administrative reports, and PowerPoint presentations for diverse audiences, including senior and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Assessing, analyzing, planning, researching, coordinating, and evaluating project management implementation.
Ensuring the use of best practices and standards.
Optimizing operations and program functions.
Providing recommendations on project management implementation and practices.
Coordinating across multiple related initiatives.
Leading special projects assigned by leadership.
Developing project management tools.
Maintaining project management data for critical and major projects.
Reporting progress on key initiatives to senior staff.
Reporting the status of major accomplishments.
Working with staff to initiate, sponsor, manage, or participate in projects to support the success of diverse initiatives.