Program/Project Manager
Horizontal Talent · Minneapolis, MN · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$57–$92/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Analyze project proposals to determine timelines, funding, and processes for successful completion.
- Schedule project deliverables, milestones, and tasks.
- Lead and motivate project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Establish work plans and staffing for project activities and coordinate recruitment or assignment of personnel.
- Implement communication plans and perform risk assessments with mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project activities to ensure quality and consistency across information systems.
- Direct and coordinate project personnel to ensure timely and budget-compliant progress.
- Create and distribute status reports to stakeholders.
- Lead complex, cross-departmental projects and interact with management at all levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of IT work experience, including 2 years in project coordination and 3 years in business unit-facing roles.
- Experience with projects involving multiple technology or functional domains.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies, resource management practices, and change management techniques.
- Ability to blend traditional project management principles with agile development approaches.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of IT work experience, including 2 years in project coordination and 3 years in business unit-facing roles.
- Experience with projects involving multiple technology or functional domains.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies, resource management practices, and change management techniques.
- Preferred: PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships across stakeholder communities.
- Experience in leading enterprise-wide programs with multiple teams.
- Proficiency in stakeholder mapping, communications, and reporting.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Retirement benefits.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $57 - $92 per hour based on qualifications and experience.