Description
Our client is looking for an EDI Project Manager to manage system implementations. This is initially a 6 month contract but will go longer. To succeed, the Project Manager must have substantial client facing experience, demonstrated a high level of success in delivering multi-million dollar projects, and have experience in working closely with clients to build an effective partnership.Main Responsibilities:
· Create project management process/methodology by developing and implementing a consistent and standardized process throughout the project
· Improve effectives of the project and efficiently meet and manage client objectives and expectations
· Outline top down and bottom up deliverables and acceptance criteria; beginning with the ultimate output of the project and working into the details to see how to produce the most effective output for the client and or organization
· Identify processes and conflict processes to create deliverables
· Develop project milestone reviews
· Manage relationships with clients and staff in the sales, IT, operations organization
· Provide technology and business consultation
· Manage vendors, including the establishment of service level agreements
· Work closely to align technology planning with client
· Provide reporting support for client and organizational leaders
· Provide strong business acumen and execute project solutions
· Manage scheduling, cost control and changes
Required Skills, Experience, Knowledge:
· Experience running large projects (15-30 resources, 12+ months, $500k-$2m+)- global experience a very big plus
· Extensive Customer/Client Facing experience
· Experience managing delivery using the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
· Dynamic Problem Solver with customer focus
· Ability to motivate a team to meet tight project timelines
· Ability to commute to Gaithersburg, MD on a daily basis for work is a plus
· 5-15 years of Project/Program Management Experience
· Fluent with Microsoft Project & Project Task planning & dependencies.
· Supervisory experience (managing PM's & other resources)
· Deep experience in project status & financial reporting.
· Detail-oriented
· Must have very strong interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to partner with others, and be able manage complex relationships
· 10-20 years of Solutions/Applications delivery experience
· Experience with the Six-Sigma Process or similar methodologies
· Bachelors Degree in Business or Computer Science
Traits/Characteristics
1) Must be able to manage through complex problems
2) Must be a fast learner and have a consultative approach with client interactions.
3) Must be a mature thinker & be comfortable asking others for help.
4) Self starter