Project Manager

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  • Plano, TX
  • Today
  • $45–$50 Per Hour
  • Contractor
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Skills

  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched

Description

Contribute to improvements in program/project management processes and operating mechanisms to continuously improve our ability to deliver value.

Job Responsibilities

Lead complex, cross-functional projects/programs across all phases of planning, implementation and migration. Create, optimize and drive schedules and project plans across cross-functional teams, and partners.
Anticipate, recognize, and work through resistance or setbacks, work well with others when conflicts arise, ensure alignment with objectives and ensure project is on schedule.
Effectively execute fundamental project/program management tasks including issue and risk management, building structured cross-group schedules, meeting arrangements, tracking dependencies and milestones, and communicating overall project status.
Connect all of the pieces of the initiative by thinking end-to-end, while leveraging all available assets to solve problems and create value for both short and long.
Clearly and concisely communicate plans, status, issues, risks, and requirements to appropriate audiences.
Contribute to improvements in program/project management processes and operating mechanisms to continuously improve our ability to deliver value.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPlano, TX
Job TypeContractor
Salary$45–$50 Per Hour

Qualifications

Exceptional planner who is highly organized with attention to detail, self-directed, efficient and able to manage complex programs and multiple priorities in a timely manner.
Knowledge of risk assessment process and a capability to execute remediation plans.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to convey appropriate level of information concisely given subject and audience. Communicate equally well with technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to operate with minimal supervision/direction, and drive process using indirect authority.
Demonstrated skills in building effective relationships and influencing at all levels.
Sales and/or Accounting Background.
MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SmartSheets.
Google Docs/Sheets.
Project Management Software - any kind or type.
Education:

3+ year experience in Project/Program Management.
Project Management Certification preferred.
Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.

Skills

  • Project/Program Management
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Project Management Certification

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