Project Practitioner

Tasks and Qualifications

• Manage small, straightforward projects through the full project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout—ensuring timely task completion, accurate documentation, and clear stakeholder communication.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring seamless coordination of tasks, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, utilizing project management best practices.
• Achieve adherence to project management methodologies and standards, contributing to process improvement and consistency.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative project schedule that aligns with our contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative project resource plan that aligns with our approved budget and meets contractual schedule requirements.
• Oversee project tasks and deliverables to ensure timely completion, proactively identifying and addressing potential roadblocks.
• Maintain organized records of contracts, amendments, and related documentation.
• Support the Project Manager in reviewing vendor proposals and contracts for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in tracking project expenses against the approved budget.
• Help prepare budget reports and variance analysis, identifying potential cost overruns.
• Gather data for forecasting project costs and resource needs.
• Support the Project Manager in implementing cost-saving measures.
• Maintain accurate records of all project-related financial transactions.
• Create and maintain risk management plans, including risk identification, assessment, response planning, and monitoring.
• Proactively identify and resolve project-related issues in a timely and effective manner, minimizing impact on project deliverables.

Tasks

• Prepare and distribute project status reports to stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to the project team and management promptly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of project management methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, shows initiative and has a high sense of urgency, consistently striving to improve project outcomes.
• Prioritize identifying and resolving project-related issues in a timely and effective manner, minimizing impact on project deliverables.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with others to achieve common goals, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
• Proficient in using project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Command Center, etc.).
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in project management or a related field.
• Experience managing projects of moderate complexity and scope.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating project activities across different departments.
• Proficiency in using project management software and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Relevant coursework in Project Management and or experience can substitute a Project Management Degree.