Project Manager

Project Manager

Phoenix AZ

Job Description

Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing. Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple middle to large-sized projects, including some complex projects
• Leads planning and/implementation of projects
• Manages projects based on repeatable standards and practices where possible, but also may require defining new approaches
• Participates in the design and/or testing phases
• Facilitates the definition of project missions, goals, tasks and resource requirements
• Resolves or assists in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas
• Develops methods to monitor project or area progress and takes corrective action
• Manages project budget and resource allocation
• Coordinates the definition of service levels and customer requirements
• Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes
• Follows defined, agreed upon project management methodologies
• Proactively and routinely identified, mitigates and reports project risks

Skills Required Knowledge:

• Considerable working knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• Proficiency with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Considerable knowledge of technical concepts, architecture, systems, development methods and disciplines
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps, MS Project or equivalent planning and project tracking tools
• Considerable knowledge of interrelationships among various internal & external organizational functions

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal ,written and oral communication skills
• Advanced project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the organization
• Advanced project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and write technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability in leading team(s) to design solutions for clients

Education Required :

• Bachelors degree plus 5 or more years of experience in project coordination and management (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred