PROJECT MANAGER

 

Job description

The project manager is responsible for the successful coordination and completion of projects and oversees all aspects of projects related to Information Technology Software Implementation. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering successful projects through energetic and intellectual leadership. Understand customer project objectives and take ownership as defined in the Statement of Work.

·       Direct and manage project development from initial concept to project approval.

·       Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

·       Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

·       Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

·       Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

·       Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.

·       Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.

·       Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

·       Manage projects in a manner consistent with Gaea Global Technology’s operating philosophy.

·       Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

·       Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

·       Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

·       Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

·       Measure actual costs and progress against project budgets and report variances to necessary personnel.

·       Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.

·       Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

·       Identify potentially hazardous conditions and design facilities that will protect employee and public safety, and company resources.

·       Participate in design reviews with engineering contractors to ensure they follow company requirements and best practices.

·       Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.

·       Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

·       Provide technical support, assistance, and direction to project staff, operations, and other company departments. Support operations and other groups in preparing capital budgets and developing project economics.

·       Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Requirements:

·       Minimum of a Bachelor’s in Engineering.

·       10+ years direct work experience in a project management or facilities engineering capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.

·       PMP Certification is a plus.

·       Strong communication and team building skills.

·       Willingness to travel 75 % of the time.

·       Proficiency with standard office software such as Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint are required.

·       A working knowledge Oracle’s Primavera suite of products (Unifier, P6)

·       Strong understanding of Portfolio Project Management

·       Strong client facing skills

·       Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting