Project Manager I

Expected Pay Range: $75,000-$90,000/year  

The Project Manager facilitates projects from original concept through final implementation. The Project Manager I will work in collaboration with project stakeholders within the assigned business unit to define project scope, goals, and deliverables working towards business needs. Develops detailed work plans, resource plans, project estimates and status reports as needed based upon the size, scope and expected resource utilization of each project.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Coordinates, plans, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.

• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors.
• Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management.
• Monitors and manages project quality and cost to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications, and are completed within budget.
• Identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Communicates project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
• Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• May initiate projects, obtain authorization and commitment, and demonstrate business need and project feasibility.
• May develop criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments.
• May develop project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
• May assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Specifications 

• Demonstrated competency in strategic planning, management, execution of key initiatives
• Proven track record of success in organizational leadership, growth, transformation
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, proactive leader with 24/7 availability
• Aptitude in analytical, decision-making, problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to interface with COO/CEO(s)/CFO
• Understanding of relevant business functions
• Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibility

Responsible for PMO staff as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional office, and facility environments.  We operate 24/7/365, inside and outside, in all weather conditions.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other presentation materials.   There is an expectation of clear communication in English both written and orally.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.   The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.   Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb and stand.  Lifting of up to 25 lbs may occur. Employee will be required to travel (at organization expense) in automobile and/or aircraft.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position based onsite. The ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends as needed is required.  

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field required.
• 5 years of experience as an advanced responsibility manager, or similar relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must pass a drug test, motor vehicle record check, and a background check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted
• Must possess a valid driver's license.  Have/maintain a clean driving record. 
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card

AAP/EEO Statement

Deployed Resources, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.