Project Manager

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of projects from initiation through delivery
• Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables
• Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles
• Creates project charters to identify project scope, critical success factors, risks, etc
• Manages the project work plan and holds the team and project resources accountable to variances in budget and hours
• Possess thorough understanding of estimation, letters of agreement, master service agreements, staffing model, average bill rates and cost structure by level
• Interacts with sales, systems engineering, product development, and other members of cross-functional teams
• Oversees schedules and budgets to ensure goal attainment
• Ensures requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develops alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate
• Coordinates activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals and ensure project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope
• Manages project risks, issues/problems and activity progress to ensure project goals, e.g., deadline, scope and quality are achieved. Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed
• Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions
• May work at client sites from time to time requiring some travel
• Other related duties assigned as needed