Project Manager (35817)

About the role

Clover Consulting has a direct client in Grand Rapids, MI seeking an IT Project Manager for a 4‑month contract, on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross functional programs and projects and serves as a liaison between key stakeholders including functional units (e.g. supply chain, marketing, R&D, etc.) and affiliates.
• Serves as the key point of contact for all aspects of the program or project; ensures smooth execution and delivery
• Develops, manages and reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares communication reports
• Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet cost, quality, timing and delivery objectives
• Develops appropriate tools to monitor project progress and communicate appropriately to key stakeholders
• Representative projects may include new product development and product launches.
• Project support activity may include development, management and maintenance of the operational documents and data requirements for the project portfolio management system

Requirements

• Priority Management: Effectively oversees, coordinates, and integrates resources to support project and/or organizational goals; provides support and guidance to navigate the bureaucracy of the organization.
• Planning and Organizing: Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently and on time, on profile and on budget.
• Issues Resolution: Uses sound judgment to escalate issues for quick resolution; allows for challenges to be alleviated with a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of the Business: Ability to interpret and apply the key internal and external drivers that affect the business, including financial, political, cultural and industry trends in support of diverse and globally distributed teams.
• Interpret Data: Ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from technical or business material.
• Communicate Business Information: Effectively communicating and presenting complex data (both verbally and written) to influence all levels and global audiences; helps others understand data and translate it into actionable business insights.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and understand the broader view. Demonstrates an understanding of the long‑term, “big picture” view of needs and opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Ability to develop and maintain effective and productive relationships, including ability to influence, negotiate and manage conflicts effectively and constructively with clients, vendors and peers.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to formulate conclusions and recommendations using facts and data, business analysis, deductive reasoning and sound judgment.

Pay

Rate: $55/hr W2

Schedule

Term: 4 months (on‑site)