Hybrid Project Manager – Contractor

at Wavicle Data Solutions

• Job title: Project Manager – Contractor
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $55 - $65 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Project Manager at Wavicle delivering product solutions and technical support services. Overseeing project management processes to achieve business goals and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients regarding the nature of the business need or issue to be addressed.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Review and interpret business requirements and develop detailed technical requirements.
• Analyze requirements and determine how they will affect new or existing systems.
• Facilitate the development of project plans related to schedule, budget, scope, and resources.
• Ensure achievement of business goals and objectives by proactively communicating with project stakeholders.
• Follow IT development processes such as change management, configuration management, security compliance.
• Understands each project's critical path activities and proactively manages those to the project's benefit.
• Leads subject matter experts to resolve project challenges.
• Interacts with customers to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Effectively communicates technical information to non-technical personnel, both verbally and in writing.
• Acts as an escalation point for incidents and alerts.
• Prepares reports and conduct meetings with client, partners, and staff.
• Writes peer reviews and document issues as required.
• Communicates project issues to Project Executive and/or PMO lead.
• Creates documentation for project activity audit trail.
• Collects and compile data/information for projects and presentations.
• Assists in the development of work product for the client.
• Generates Proposals and/or State of Work (SOW).
• Pursues continuous learning, staying on top of industry trends, sharing knowledge with others.
• Identifies and closes business opportunities.
• Performs other tasks as requested by the Project Executive and/or PMO lead.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Business, or related field is required
• 2 - 5 years of professional project management experience, which includes managing projects throughout all phases of the project lifecycle (initiation thru close-out) is required.
• PMP certification is required.
• Some experience leading projects in IT or business environment is required.
• Experience with agile/scrum methodologies coupled with previous experience working in an agile environment is required.
• Familiarity with ITIL concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office products is required.
• Ability to work within a team environment, interact with clients, and use problem-solving techniques.
• Managed Services and Consulting experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonuses
• Unlimited paid time off
• Health, retirement, and life insurance plans
• Long-term incentive programs
• Meaningful work that blends innovation and purpose