it project manager.

job summary:
The Project Manager manages large, inter-disciplinary projects (or programs) through the project development life cycle. The Project Manager is responsible for the project planning and execution of project tasks, mitigation of risks, resolution of issues and management of resources to successfully meet project goals and deliverables. The individual works closely with sponsors and stakeholders to understand both the technology and investment strategy, define project scope and deliverables, and ensure funding and staffing are available to meet project delivery goals. The Project Manager provides project updates and communicates effectively to project sponsors and stakeholders.

 
location: Boston, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 65 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
-Coordinate the strategic development, operational planning and implementation of a program(s) and/or their underlying projects

-Assist product/discipline owners in the development of business cases and budgets

-Ensure project scope and objectives align to the overall program strategy

-Collect detailed individual work plans, schedules, project estimates, and resource plans in order to create an overall view of the program

-Plan for risk and develops strategies for dealing with potential risks as well as covering them

-Negotiate with project sponsor and other stakeholders to define project success criteria and disseminates them to involved parties throughout the project lifecycle

-Organize project team and identifies roles and responsibilities

-Provide project status reporting and analysis

-Ensure that all participants understand the objectives of the project and work together toward a common goal

Execution & Delivery

-Drive execution of complex projects from requirements through to production

-Manages execution of the project plan, controls the project budget, ensures the effective use of project resources and coordinates change control activities

-Effectively manage a department-wide project team's time and allocate resources to ensure deliverables are completed

-Identifies and manages project dependencies and overall critical path to ensure the project execution is carried out timely and within budget

-Facilitates trade off decisions between quality, costs, resources, scope and time to prioritize demand

-Sets project priorities, provides overall direction and guidance to assigned project team and coordinates schedules and other related project activities

-Ensure that all project members adhere to strong project management and project execution standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle

-Effectively identify and work in various Project Management styles Leadership/People Management -Facilitates stakeholder engagement with division executives

-Communicates consistently with stakeholders to understand expectations and business strategy as well as to provide project status

-Sets project priorities, provides overall direction and guidance to assigned project team and coordinates schedules and other related project activities

-Presents program updates to line of program/project oversight committees

-Ensures all work and documentation adhere to appropriate department/service line/project and SDLC standards

-Work to optimize and find efficiencies within the team and execute solutions alongside other PMs

 
qualifications:
-Education: BA or Equivalent

-Demonstrated understanding of project management principles, tools and techniques

-Proficiency working with project management software (e.g., CA PPM, MS Project) to build and manage schedules, project financials and dashboard reporting

-Experience with MS Office applications including: Word, Excel, and Outlook

-Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management

 
skills: -Demonstrated Influencing and leadership skills, including conflict management

-Demonstrated planning, organization, critical thinking and problem solving skills

-Customer-focused perspective, team work, negotiation, conflict management and adaptability

-Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment



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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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