Project Manager

JOB SUMMARYA Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of medium to large complexity projects which may contain a technical or software implementation component. This includes all project phases (planning, executing, controlling, and closing). They are also responsible for accurately assessing the progress of the project and controlling any issues that arise. They drive successful completion of an assigned project - on time and within budget, assuring the solution aligns with and meets the business objective. They will serve as a focal point for communications between the project team, Program Management, Business Owner, and Executive Sponsor.KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESProvides leadership, guidance and project management methodologies to plan, monitor and implement projects so that they will complete on time and within budget assuring the solution aligns with / meets the business and stakeholder objective. 25%With the Business Owner, serve as a key point of contact for the project providing effective and timely project communications to the project team and key stakeholders, including project status reports and other required reporting. 20%Work with remote technical team members to coordinate the daily/weekly project team assignments and monitors progress against the work plan to assure that objectives are met within the prescribed time, cost, and quality measures. 15%Works with impacted Business Units to ensure a quality implementation of project deliverables (technology, training, documentation, etc.) and that the new solution is adopted, and new process control procedures are in place. Reviews project work products/deliverables to assure results align with the methodology/support the project objectives. 10%Request appropriate resources based on required skill sets. Ensure resource managers are aware of the level of commitment required of team members. 10%Evaluate changes in scope, risk and schedule, assess impact on project plan, and coordinate recommendations to the leadership team for adjustments in the project scheduled/budget. 5%Cooperate with and manage external vendors as required. 5%Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. Partner with technical and functional teams external to the project to ensure their tasks are completed as required. 5%Keeps up-to-date and educated in skills related to all project management and ensures this information is disseminated throughout the process. Educates team members in project management principles, methods, processes and tools and provides input to team members' performance appraisal process. 5% DECISION MAKINGMakes decisions regarding schedule and cost performance, issue impact, problem resolution, prioritization, and action. Some decisions will require coordination with Business Owner, Executive Sponsor and PMO Management.