Project Manager

Project Manager

15 Jan 2024
Michigan, Detroit metro, 48205 Detroit metro USA

Project Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Jira/Confluence
Agile
Department: Project Management Office
Location: Detroit

Responsibilities:

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute and finalize programs, projects and initiatives. This requires that they strictly manage their time as well as provide direction and management to others on their project team. They are tasked with satisfying technical and customer requirements while meeting budget and timeframe commitments.

Job Functions
o Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business strategy in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
o Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
o Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
o Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
o Plan, schedule and track project milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools.
o Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, scope documentation and presentations.
o Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risk, and devise contingency plans.
o Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.

  • Create, maintain and grow strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors.
  • Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and vendors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
  • Provide project management for large scale corporate level transformation projects.
  • Formulate and present solutions and ideas for change to senior management with little direction.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Other duties as assigned

Characteristic & Position Complexity
  • Able to lead diverse project teams to quick decisions.
  • Escalates difficult situations effectively.
  • Able to resolve project related issues independently.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with internal customer base, vendors, and other project team members.
  • Motivates team to work together in the most effective manner.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.
  • Conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem solving capabilities.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
  • Perform all responsibilities within the guidelines of Crain policies and directives at or above Crain's performance and evaluation standards.
  • This position may require supervision of other employees.
  • This position receives minimal direct guidance & supervision.
Education & Experience
  • BS or BA degree in computer science, publishing, business administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Five+ years project management experience.
  • PMP Certification is strongly recommended.
  • Experience managing multiple complex corporate level projects.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience presenting proposals and project status to executive management.
  • Strong knowledge of Smartsheet or similar project tracking and planning tool.

Business Prerequisites
  • Very strong communication skills.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong time management skills.

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC8211043
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Contract
  • Salary
    $50.00/HR
  • Hiring Company
    Complete Corporate Solutions
  • Date
    2021-01-13
  • Deadline
    2021-03-14
  • Category

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