Project Manager NE (Information Technology)

The Project Manager - Staff Augment is responsible for working with teams to set up appropriate timelines for projects, ensure that deliverables are being met according to plan, and raise any risk items to management. This role directly supports a customer requested position and typically manages processes/projects for the customer. (This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)

Essential Position Functions:

Manage up to 4 or specific projects and/or objectives simultaneously.Establish project specifications and requirements as proposed by the Director/Sr. Project Manager or customer for new projects.Identify project requirements, define project deliverables, manage project roles, determine and complete training requirements to meet/exceed customer expectations.Partner with Director/Sr. Project Manager to develop project scope of work documents and project plans.Collaborate with Director/Sr. Project Manager and customer to "sign-off" on project deliverables, deadlines, and quality requirements.Determine roles of project team members based on project requirements, along with timeframes, and budgets.Identify the technical approach required to complete given projects.Maintain effective relationship and communication with customer and project team members.Based upon assigned project(s), may contribute recommendation(s) to strategic plan, prepare and complete action(s) plan to implement production and high levels of productivity.Based upon assigned project(s), team leadership for projects - potentially the selection project team members, communication of job expectations, assign and measure adequate work-flow.
Work with internal resources, along with external contractors to complete project initiatives.Complete any necessary paperwork, reporting, etc. required for assigned project initiatives and/or objectives.Discuss initiative and/or objective status, quality, and client projected timelines to completion as required.Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree required.5+ years of project management experience required.Experience with a major MSO or Telecom provider preferred.Hands on experience managing multiple project simultaneously.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.Intermediate to Expert ability with Windows operating systems.Expert level ability with Microsoft office applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.Must be able to work alone, and with a team.Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area.Ability to sit for extended periods of time.Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, et al.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Depending upon scope of project(s) assigned, travel between 25 100% may be required.The work environment is that of an office position with minimal to high noise levels or may be remote based.The position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily.Frequent use of a computer is necessary.This position requires use of all general office equipment.