Project Manager

Overview

Are you a project manager with a proven track record leading cross-functional teams on large, complex, multi-stream initiatives? We’re looking for a collaborative, action-oriented project leader.  The ideal candidate will help us modernize and streamline key business technologies as we continue our digital transformation. This role will be part of a team that will work with stakeholders from across the organization to develop and enhance enterprise and member-facing digital applications. If you are an entrepreneurial project leader that wants to empower teams, we would love to connect with you.   

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic business goals into actionable delivery plans (identify project scope, assess resource availability, establish milestones, etc.).
• Provide input into project stakeholder identification and team development.  Identify project roles & responsibilities.
• Create and implement project plans with clear timelines and deliverables.
• Align cross-functional partners and groups around project deliverables, ensuring the efficient and effective execution of work.
• Coordinate and regularly communicate project updates across multiple workstreams and to various stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks and dependencies. Proactively raise impediments to appropriate stakeholders for resolution.
• Lead/facilitate meetings; conduct regular check-ins and hold project team accountable. 
• Work with team to update and maintain relevant project documentation/artifacts.
• Provide overall management and oversight of project work. Apply professional principles, practices, and techniques to lead project teams to successful outcomes.
• Ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within budget, schedule, and scope.
• Identify areas of opportunity to continuously improve operational/project management processes. Contribute to the development of project management best practices. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors or advanced degree in business, marketing, technology or related field required.  
• A minimum of 2-5 years project/program management experience, ideally working in a mid-sized to large organization.
• Proven experience managing projects in both agile/traditional waterfall methodologies.   
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Ability to manage issues diplomatically and effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Flexible and adaptable. Ability to quickly react and pivot as priorities change.  
• Ability to delegate & persuade others to take specific action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline driven/schedule orientated
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to lead and inspire delivery teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent time management skills