Project Manager

NTT DATA, Inc., a top 10 global IT services company, has an immediate need for a Project Manager to support our professional services client in REMOTE reporting to New York, NY 10112ROLE Project ManagerINDUSTRY Professional ServicesDURATION 6+ months W2 contract with probable extensionsLOCATION REMOTE, Reporting to New York, NY 10112 Looking for PM at the Senior Staff level. Resource is expected to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment, employing strong relationship management, advisory skills, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills (written/verbal) a must. Must know excel, power point. While not required, it is strongly preferred to have experience in FSI/Banking & Capital Markets. Will need to work CST or EST hours. ROLE DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for providing and maintaining accurate and timely project/program information in all project/program plans, communications, status reporting, collaboration sites and presentations.
• Has responsibility for maintaining effective management of multiple concurrent project assignments, project tracking, issue resolution, time gathering and reporting, and communicating project progress.
• Demonstrated excellent writing and project management skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, and the ability to interact at all levels Works with all stakeholders to help identify and confirm resource necessary resources, throughout the project lifecycle
• Uses PMO standard tools to build detailed, effort-driven project schedules. Responsible for knowing and communicating a project's status accurately throughout project lifecycle.
• Assist in the identification, escalation, and resolution of potential issues that may negatively impact a project or project deliverables.
• Work with account team leadership to develop a budget and help prioritize planned and unplanned development and maintenance project engagements.
• Work with stakeholders across the organization to review, validate and rationalize information