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, 12months +, $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 thinker & be comfortable asking others for help.
4) Self starter