Project Manager

• Plan, develop, manage and implement project plan to meet business needs and make decisions to carry out the plan.

• Interpret organizational and business goals, policies and practices; develop and implement project scope, goals, objectives, policies and priorities; Facilitate and manage the integration and coordination of systems, processes, staff and resources; Provide direction, leadership and act as an information and support source for project team members.

• Define, document, and execute projects of extremely high risk, complexity and visibility, actively participating in all phases of the project

• Manage one or more projects of larger size and complexity; Oversee project activities in compliance with program priorities and the utilization of resources in order to carry out the goals and objectives.

• Monitor project status to ensure progress toward completion; modifies project plan as necessary in response to unforeseen or unexpected development and informs management; Coordinates changes with team members;

• Define and document process; Produce all project documentation - detailed project plans, work plans, schedules, project estimates, conversion schedules, resource plans and status reports

• Deliver projects within the constraints of scope, time and cost to agreed levels of quality.

• Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues and take steps to mitigate or avoid.

• Recommend solutions to any issues that change the scope of the project or negatively impact its delivery or cost. (I.e., proactively manage project scope and change process.)

• Actively participate in all phases of the project or specific phases of larger projects.

• Effectively manage project team conflicts and stakeholder relationships.

• Prepare project budget and make recommendations to management; Monitors costs, timescales and resources used, and takes action where these deviate from agreed tolerances or recommend solutions to senior management as appropriate.

• Coordinate with and provide guidance to project managers and support staff as required.

• Consult with appropriate staff to resolve issues; Identify and minimize risks; develop contingency plans and identify opportunities to ensure projects are completed successfully.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and policies.

• Represent project team in meetings and work sessions regarding project status including facilitating and working effectively to develop consensus within divergent groups or divergent viewpoints; provide status and progress reports; assist in clarifying expected outcomes and managing expectations.

• BS/BA required. MBA desired.

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management/Planning experience. (7-10 preferred)

• PMP certification desired.

• (Manager can select additional qualifications/requirements as desired):

• 5 + years of technical project management experience

• Must have good analytical problem solving skills

• Proactive personality and proven leadership skills

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office

• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle(s)

• Above average organization, interpersonal, & communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task

• Action-oriented

• Experience interacting with internal & external stakeholders

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work as a team member

• Experience building successful client relationships or internal team relationships

• Ability to design programs and tasks

• Ability to proactively identify and recommend program improvements

• Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.

• Experience managing geographically diverse teams. degree preferred. 5+ years of relevant experience.

To know more about this opportunity, please contact:

Nishita Honest

973-805-7505

nishita.honest(at)collabera.com