About the role

  • Responsible for overall project management through the life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close).
  • Create and manage project schedules and communicate schedule deadlines to internal and external groups.
  • Manage customer requirements and documentation required to effectively manage program deliverables as assigned.
  • Networks with all project stakeholders and resources (including customers, internal shared services groups, subcontractors, and vendors) to meet project goals.
  • Ensures adherence to the quality management plan for all project deliverables.
  • Identify changes to project scope or costs and work with the Program Manager to implement scope modification.
  • Identify and track project risks and work with project stakeholders on risk mitigation plans.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process and quality improvements that promote cost reduction.
  • Execute the tasks as defined in the project plan and schedule in order to meet customer deliverables.
  • Prepare and present internal and external reports on program status, risks, and other program-related issues.
  • Lead Customer and Internal Meetings, including status meetings, planning meetings, and lessons learned meetings.
  • Capture project action items, assign owners and manage to closure.
  • Some travel is required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree desired or commensurate experience.
  • 2-3 years of experience in a Project Management role in the Assessment Industry.
  • PMP certification preferred or demonstrate an understanding and application of Project Management Institute (PMI) principles.
  • Ability to make decisions based upon limited information.
  • Demonstrate ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities, and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Significant experience with customer service
  • High sense of urgency and attention to detail is required.
  • Effective verbal/written communication skills, strong listening, negotiation, and facilitation skills, and the ability to develop and deliver presentations.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, Visio, and PowerPoint

Benefits

  • annual incentive program

Job title

Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$45,000 - $60,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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