Onward Search is hiring a Project Manager for an international corporation with offices in Sandy Springs. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and competencies to fill the role. Job Summary:Requires a moderate degree of PM knowledge, experience, skill & expertise.
Additional skills needed: communications, problem-solving, managing for results, managing conflict, creativity & critical thinking.
Operates in coordination with & takes direction from both the ePMO Lead/Project Lead to ensure:All project activities/outputs align with strategic objectives, deliverables, schedules, business case & expectations set with Sponsors & senior leadership
Support a combination of simple projects while facilitating the/guiding team to adhere to the PM discipline
This position will drive setting the team’s cadence for planning, updates & status reviews with Sponsors. He/she supports the success of the project by applying PM principles, guidelines & standards. Travel may be required as needed.Job Duties:Assists Project Lead to Ensure Project Output Meets Program Expectations
Facilitates all Project Planning & Execution of PM Activities
Applies PM Processes/Tools Appropriate for Projects
identifies/Manages Interdependencies with other Projects/Initiatives
Facilitates initiation/planning of project scope (i.e., Objectives, resources, milestones, risks, communications, etc.)
Reviews funding, cost plans & actual expenses to verify projects are in line with funding parameters with Project Lead
Proficient in PM discipline with emphasis on effective use of PM soft skills essential to his/her success
Manages project scope, schedule, initiation, start-up/design, building & deployment of projects from beginning to end
Solicits/gathers info. via interviews with process owners to understand the "as-is" &" to-be" processes
Identifies/communicates to the Project Lead skill gaps & recommends improvement opportunities
Provides Project Lead with thorough responses to problem resolution
Identifies business areas/stakeholders impacted by issues
Identifies root causes to ensure problems do not reoccur
Able to:
Communicate processes to customers trained on process changes/enhancements
Dev/monitor process metrics to gauge the health of a project & identify process improvement opportunities
Observe a process & gather feedback/concerns from others for process improvement opportunities
Creates/manages PM artifacts while educating the team on their creation/proper use throughout the project such as:
Project Charter
Project Plan
RACI
Risk/Issue identification & mitigation
Status report dev./updates appropriate PM artifacts, as needed
Reviews deliverables & ensures quality
Provides PM methodology/tools to ensure proper governance, oversight, strategic alignment & project successQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree (or it's comparable degree)
Three years of PM experience
6 years as a project team member
Experience using MS Office including MS Project/SharePoint
Willing to travel by plane or drive personal vehicle/rental car
Preferred Qualifications
PM Certifications: PMI PMP, Agile, LEAN Certified/Six Sigma, etc.
Experience applying Stakeholder/Communications Mgmt. principles including governing bodies/ Owners/Sponsors/key senior stakeholders/Project Lead/team/SME's
Able to plan weeks in advance to plan efforts & manage multiple projects
Able to work full time (~40 hours per week with potential to work overtime if necessary); must be flexible to work occasional weekends, holidays & possible overnight stays depending on the assignment, as needed.
Experience/expertise with Commercial PM Software (i.e., MS Project/Office, etc.) & the ability to learn company Projects Website & other tools
Experience with web-based remote meeting applications (i.e., Skype, Zoom, WebEx, etc.)
Willing to travel by plane or to drive a personal vehicle or rental car. [Note: mileage, airfare, a rental car will be reimbursed].Does this sound like you? Apply today!