Project Manager II

About the role

The Project Manager II provides direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of projects while aligning with the organization’s strategy, commitments, and goals. This role involves gathering requirements, planning and scheduling activities, and holding team members accountable with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept creation through implementation.
• Facilitate project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, detailed tasks, and resource requirements.
• Manage user expectations and collaborate across the enterprise.
• Lead multiple projects and work streams, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Plan, manage, coordinate, implement, and deliver project solutions that meet business requirements.
• Manage project teams and outside vendors to ensure successful delivery of project services and deliverables.
• Consult and collaborate with PMO Director, Sales Team, Engineers, Senior Leadership, Service Coordinators, Project Sponsors, and others to create and execute the overall project plan.
• Lead and coordinate daily operations of project teams, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards, and setting deadlines.
• Mitigate and manage escalated project issues and risks.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Evaluate proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements; prepare and review operational and project progress reports.
• Establish and manage project cost baseline, risk register, issue log, stakeholder registry, change control log, and other project artifacts.
• Execute, monitor, and control project work plans, revising as needed to meet changing requirements.
• Work with Sales Teams to promote project management and develop new opportunities for the PMO.
• Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Identify opportunities for project cost efficiencies and process improvements.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Meet annual billable hour goal, as defined by HBS.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience as a project manager, project lead, or equivalent.
• Experience eliciting project requirements, project planning, and managing stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Strong communication skills with customers, team members, and stakeholders.
• Outcome-focused mindset with strong prioritization skills.
• Professional attitude, respectful demeanor, and ability to work as a team player.

About the company

Heartland Business Systems (HBS) is one of the largest technology VARs (Value-Added Resellers) in the Midwest. HBS specializes in comprehensive technology solutions and prides itself on its Core Values:

• Performance: Driven to achieve exceptional results in all aspects of the business.
• Respect: Team members demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Innovation: Passionate about serving customers with innovative solutions to enhance their success.
• Development: Committed to personal and professional growth to improve individual and business performance.
• Excellence: Strives for excellence in everything they do.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (may include bonus, incentive, commission, fair wage, retirement plans, and benefits with HSA-compatible plans).
• Growth opportunities.
• Community involvement.
• Personal development.
• Employee and family celebrations.
• Green initiatives.
• Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Work-life balance.
• Recognition and awards.

Join a collaborative, innovative, and award-winning team that fosters professional growth.