Global Project Manager Contract

Description

Beacon Hill Technologies is working with a local, Independence-based Client to staff a Project Manager on an 18-month Contract.

*CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO THE NORTHEAST OHIO AREA.*

This position is responsible for performing the project management of systems related projects with both a domestic and global focus. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and/or executing existing project management, planning and monitoring techniques to ensure projects and support processes are achieved per quality, cost, and schedule commitments. Other responsibilities include: establishing effective relationships with the end-users, leadership, and project team; developing work plans and estimates for projects, managing multiple projects concurrently, and communicating project status to ensure planned delivery. The position may also include responsibility for developing project requirements as needed.

• Ensures that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the expected level of quality.
• Works with team to prepare estimates and timelines for project tasks.
• Facilitates project communications to promote team participation and sense of ownership.
• Prepares and manages work plans that consider sound risk assessment, project co-dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Reports status and progress of assigned projects to stakeholders.
• Collaborates with resources from various cross-functional areas to assist in the definition and planning of projects.
• Ensuring adherence to standards relative to the functional and technical aspects of assigned projects.
• Assist stakeholders in identifying, establishing, and leading continuous improvement initiatives related to projects
• Ensures that a Project methodology is used effectively and consistently across all projects under the incumbent's control.
• Develops or contributes to the development of business cases as required.
• May participate in the requirements development process as needed or appropriate.
• May be involved in planning training, support and implementation processes.
• Developing and managing third party software Requests for Information (RFIs) and/or Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Coordinating and executing third party software selection.

Relevant Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Equivalency Definition

• In lieu of the education requirement, a combination of relevant education and experience is accepted. The equivalent definition is 3 years of relevant experience for each full year of education required.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 5 years of active and successful project management experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience using software development methodologies.
• Demonstrated communication skills to effectively provide and receive information relative to assigned projects.
• Requires strong organizational skills and excellent problem-solving skills to handle ambiguous project parameters, changing priorities, and tight schedules.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and quality measures.
• Demonstrated ability to make well thought out logical decisions.
• Must be a self motivated and have the ability to drive projects to completion
• Must be quick learner and easily adaptable to change.
• Demonstrated customer service focus.

Some travel will be required.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes directly for immediate consideration. Please reference Job ID "JS-PM" in your email.

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