Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a project Manager (IT) IV for a Global online marketplace platform, a dynamic, inclusive culture, championing innovation and global commerce while empowering individuals and creating unparalleled economic opportunities.   

You’ll join the project Management team to effectively lead and manage complex projects, define scope and objectives, ensure deliverables and budgets are met, and interact with diverse teams, leveraging expertise in Jira, project artifacts, Gantt charts, and building project plans. This is a 7-12month opportunity. The role is located in Alaska and is Remote 

This role will provide exceptional customer service to business partners in delivering technical solutions, business process change and ongoing stabilization support to realize business value and objectives. The role also involves scoping and roadmap planning of future initiatives for your business partners.   

Project Manager (IT) IV Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, leadership and judgment.  

• Define project scope, objectives and requirements and will own the project plan, schedule, budget, resource management, vendor management, issues and risks.  

• Manage the delivery of multiple projects concurrently that have moderate to high levels of business or technical complexity and risk, and that involve multiple business areas and owners. 

• Manage dependencies and impacts with other teams and business functions. 

• Be accountable to ensure project commitments and deliverables are met.  

• Interact daily with development teams, quality engineering, business analysts, product managers, support teams, cross-functional business teams and global process owners to develop the overall program plans, schedules and ensure the smooth delivery of the business solution and all deliverables. 

• Work is reviewed and measured based on attainment of objectives and overall success of projects. 

• Business expectations and ensure client satisfaction with delivery to schedule and budget. 

• Provide global and cross-functional leadership to local and virtual project teams, building a collaborative and productive environment for teams to excel in.   

Project Manager (IT) IV Required Skills: 

• Comfortable in Jira (most important) 
• Fluent with different project artifacts 
• Experience with Slide decks (Google slides, reports, presentation     
• Understand Gant charts     
• Build project plans    

 
Project Manager (IT) IV Ideal Experience and Qualifications : 
 
Education Requirement:     

• SR role- Bachelor’s in BA or Project management  

• 8+ years of overall experience 

Perks & Benefits:   

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  

• Life Insurance  

• 401k Program  

• Commuter Benefit   

• eLearning   

• Education Reimbursement  

• Ongoing Training & Development   

*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 40 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.   

To learn more about this Project Manager (IT) IV  I opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf. 

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.