Project Manager - Intermediate

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Project Manager - Intermediate to join a gas and electric company in Valparaiso, IN. This is a 2-month contract to start with the potential for extensions. Pay: $57.00 - $67.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship. Description:Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholdersDevelops and manages cross-functional IT projects, application implementation, and infrastructure initiativesWorks with business groups to create and manage project priorities and clearly communicate these priorities to technology partners.Ability to create and manage a two-year technology project road map with high level delivery milestones to manage stakeholder expectations.Works with client technology partners to ensure projects are delivered on timeProactively manages changes in project scope, identifies issues, and devises contingency plansIdentifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project teamEnsures that work is carried out to a high standard and complies with the PMO guidelinesIdentifies and manages project dependencies and critical pathEstimates, Plans, schedules, and tracks project timelines, milestones, financials and deliverables using appropriate toolsDevelops clear and concise documentation to identify processes, problems, and action plans as well as design attractive and simple sketches, charts, diagrams, and other illustrative material to facilitate communication of complicated topicsProvides frequent on-site monitoring and enforcement of schedules, milestones, and vendor accountabilityFacilitates collaboration across multiple functions, departments, and levels and serves as a role model for teamworkMaximizes availability of all IT equipment and infrastructure through continuous improvement and continuously looks to improve efficiencies and cost reductions accordinglyLiaises and negotiates with contractors and external suppliers to clearly communicate technical issues, and seeks economies of scaleImproves quality results by implementing unit, system and integration testing cyclesProactively identifies and communicates risks to project development and scheduleMonitors and drives resolution of issuesAdheres to Governance, PM methods, and tools/templates as appropriate Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field5+ years of experience leading medium to large projects from initiation to deliveryExtensive knowledge and use of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid) and techniquesProven ability to define scope and purpose while working with stakeholders to establish realistic expectationsExperienced in identifying and overcoming ambiguous scope and objectives, resource constraints, and skill limitationsExpertise to create detailed project plans outlining objectives, timelines, deliverables, milestones and resource allocation plansProficient at creating and maintaining integrated project plans, work break down structuresIn-depth knowledge of project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, etc.)Ability to translate leadership's project vision into actionable plans and compel teams forwardCapable of assembling skilled teams and assign roles based on member strengthsCompetent to challenge the status quo and underperformance to raise standards and strengthen performancePracticed in facilitating decision-making discussions and ensure alignment across all stakeholdersProficient at applying governance to manage risk, dependencies, changes and financial controlConduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies proactivelyEnsure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectationsMaintain comprehensive project documentation with formality and accuracyMaintain project performance and value outcome-oriented metricsGenerate status reports and coordinate communication channels across departmentsAbility to make effective presentations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clientsUnderstanding of IT Enterprise technologies10+ years of overall work experienceExperience with business process development/improvement and organizational change managementStrong planning, organizational, and leadership skillsHighly organized, efficient and skilled at prioritizationStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to build strong relationships with business units and technology partnersExcellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Preferred Qualifications for Position:Proven experience successfully leading complex supply chain and warehouse transformation projects to optimize supply chain performance and efficiencyProven experience with warehouse master data normalization, data remediation, and establishment of material naming conventions and data standards.Demonstrated success implementing barcoding and warehouse technology solutions, including integration with ERP and inventory management systems.Strong understanding of supply chain and warehouse operations, inventory management processes, and material flow optimization.Experience with inventory forecasting, demand planning, and inventory health analysis to support service level and inventory reduction objectives.Knowledge of obsolete and excess material management strategies, including disposition planning, inventory rationalization, and data-driven inventory optimization.Expertise in warehouse data standards, including Bills of Material (BOMs), compatible units, material master governance, and catalog standardization.PMP certificationExperience in the utilities industryAgile process experience for application implementationSupervisory experience Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com #PTPJobs