Project Manager II

Location: Horn Lake, MS
Duration: 5 Months contract position

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, consistently hitting key milestones and minimizing scope creep.
• Improve project efficiency by 15-20% through effective resource allocation and the implementation of streamlined workflows.
• Prevent project delays by identifying bottlenecks early and executing data-backed contingency plans that keep timelines on track.
• Act as the bridge between technical execution and business goals, ensuring every project phase delivers measurable value to stakeholders.
• Champion "Lessons Learned" initiatives to increase team velocity and project quality in subsequent project cycles.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Demonstrated history of delivering projects that met or exceeded business objectives.
• Expertise in utilizing PM tools (Jira, MS Project, or similar) to provide real-time status reporting and analytics.
• PMP, CAPM, or Scrum Master certification is highly valued.

What Success Looks Like:

• You have a track record of delivering at least 90% of your projects within the agreed-upon timeline and budget.
• Maintain high stakeholder satisfaction scores, evidenced by consistent, transparent communication and alignment on project goals.
• Demonstrate the ability to track KPIs (such as budget variance, schedule performance index, and defect rates) and use that data to drive decision-making.
• Successfully implement process improvements that reduce administrative overhead or shorten project delivery lifecycles.