Project Manager
Kelly · Dallas, TX · Today
Administrative$30–$40/hrContract
Location: Onsite – Irving, TX 75063
Duration: Temporary, 90 days
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our Transformation Office for a temporary assignment. In this role, you will oversee three small equipment installation projects, coordinating hardware, software, operations, and IT stakeholders—including several third-party vendors. The work is fast-paced, with a short implementation window.
Responsibilities
- Project Management Effectiveness (40%)
- Lead projects from initiation to completion with minimal supervision.
- Communicate challenging messages and escalate issues for resolution.
- Operate with principle-centered leadership, demonstrating honesty and integrity.
- Appropriately manage project teams, asking questions to promote discussion and ideas.
- Best Practice Adherence (40%)
- Manage projects using established best practices, balancing scope, time, cost, risk, and quality.
- Comply with corporate and IT standards, including financial, security, audit, and configuration management.
- Use company-standard project management tools.
- Proactively manage customer expectations and recommend process improvements.
- Organization, Communication & Prioritization (20%)
- Handle multiple assignments concurrently.
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels and across locations.
- Ensure clear communication within and across project teams, including scheduled meetings with Project Owners/Sponsors.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Coordinate internal groups involved in projects.
- Assist with budget preparation, reporting, and cost-saving initiatives.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience, including managing teams up to 15 associates.
- Experience managing projects for internal and external stakeholders.
- 2 years of staff management.
- Ability to work independently, deliver on tight deadlines, and adapt quickly to change.
- Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Microsoft Project and Visio preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
- Project Management methodology training preferred.
- Previous professional business experience (3–5 years preferred).
- Organized, detail-oriented, and effective team player.
- Able to make complex regulations and processes understandable to staff.
- Capable of coordinating multiple efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Pay
$30–$40/hour (Based on Experience)
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT
Benefits
- Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, and a legal plan.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
- Transit spending account.
- Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.