Project Manager II or III

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing comprehensive project plans, timelines, and schedules by working closely with stakeholders to ensure all project requirements are clearly defined and documented, and risks are identified and proactively addressed.
• Manage small projects and portions of larger projects.
• Facilitate seamless communication between project teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure alignment on project objectives, scope, and expectations, while keeping all parties informed of progress, issues, and changes in real-time.
• Track and manage project tasks, resources, and deliverables, taking ownership of specific aspects of the project and ensuring that deadlines are met, and quality standards are maintained through careful coordination and oversight.
• Monitor project progress and performance by preparing detailed status reports that track progress against the schedule, highlight potential risks or delays, and provide updates on mitigation strategies and any deviations from the plan.
• Organize and lead regular project meetings, documenting action items, ensuring follow-up on key decisions, and managing project documentation such as meeting minutes, status reports, and project documentation repositories.
• Identify and assess potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle, escalating concerns to senior management as needed, and supporting proactive risk mitigation strategies to prevent disruptions or delays in project delivery.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements, focusing on eliminating waste, reducing inefficiencies, and streamlining project workflows to ensure optimal use of resources and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Cook up cross-functional project activities across various departments, ensuring resource availability, managing lead times, and overseeing equipment and materials readiness, all while ensuring the project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous process improvements within project workflows, systems, and applications, focusing on enhancing communication, collaboration, and overall project execution through innovation and better tools.
• Ensure strict adherence to change management and configuration management protocols, ensuring that all project changes are documented, reviewed, and approved in compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and manage the financial aspects of the project, including budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting, ensuring that all project expenses align with the approved budget and that financial risks are promptly identified and addressed.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and senior management, providing regular updates on project status, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring that the project meets customer expectations for quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead assigned projects, coordinating with vendors, project teams, and internal resources, ensuring alignment on project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage mid-size projects and significant phases of complex projects, taking full responsibility for project scope, timelines, quality, and budget, ensuring all goals are met.
• Proactively identify risks and issues that could affect project outcomes, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Assign tasks, manage project teams, and coordinate efforts across functional areas, ensuring effective collaboration and regular communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and managing project budgets, monitoring expenditures to ensure projects stay within budgetary constraints while achieving desired outcomes.
• Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations, conducting regular reviews and feedback sessions to maintain high-quality output.
• Provide detailed project reports, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), timelines, quality metrics, and overall project progress for stakeholders.
• Stay updated on project management best practices and implement them to improve project control, execution, and efficiency across all initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including charters, budgets, plans, status reports, risk management, and communication plans, ensuring consistency with project management standards.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and functional teams, facilitating smooth transitions to ongoing support, and ensuring necessary training and support documentation is in place after project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Computer Science or related discipline and 2+ years related experience
• Or Master’s degree in related discipline and 2+ years related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and related experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, long- and short-term disability, identity theft protection, and pet insurance
• Paid leave, including community service leave, wellness breaks, and other special leave
• Employee stock ownership, 401k, and bonus plans
• Education assistance & employee assistance program