Project Manager

Pay Rate: $80.00 per hour
Location: Beachwood, OH

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of large-scale programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Define program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria, and develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to achieve them.
• Establish and maintain effective governance structures, communication channels, and stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment throughout the program lifecycle.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, including internal and external stakeholders, to execute project activities, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
• Monitor program performance metrics, track progress against milestones, and report on program status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead change management initiatives, facilitate decision-making processes, and drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Mentor and coach junior program managers and project team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and professional development.
• Lead and coordinate Payroll Processing implementation for US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, managing regional timelines, in-country resources, and key vendor relationships.
• Drive risk identification and escalation through RAID logs and formal channels, while tracking vendor costs and resource constraints for the assigned region.
• Oversee the preparation and review of Key Design Decision (KDD) documents, current state documentation, and project deliverables.
• Lead the creation of mitigation, training, and cutover plans to ensure successful regional execution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in program management, project management, or a related role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs and projects from initiation to closure, delivering on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, identify solutions, and drive resolution.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, such as PMBOK, Agile, and Waterfall.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing requirements and priorities.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing programs or projects in a technology, engineering, or product development environment.
• Knowledge of program/portfolio management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Smartsheet).
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Previous experience in leadership roles or managing cross-functional teams.