8-11 Project Manager - Focused HR Solutions
Raleigh, NC 27513
About the Job
Candidates MUST be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense.
This position can work mostly remote (within the state of WI) or in the office. Currently, the manager requires one onsite day per month, with other dates as needed. The anticipated number of days onsite could be between 10 to 20 days a year.
Our direct client has an opening for an Project Manager 128160
This position is for up to 14 months with the option of extension, and the client is in Madison, WI.
Top Required Skills& Years of Experience:
- 5+ years of experience managing technology (software/system/product) implementation projects.
- 3+ years of experience with Agile project management methodology.
Nice to Have Skills:
- 5+ years of experience managing large, complex projects (with numerous competing stakeholders).
- 5+ years of experience with vendor management.
- Understanding of SDLC (software development life cycle).
- Ability to effectively interact with business areas (soft skills) and technology areas (technology skills).
- PMP certification (or equivalent) is strongly preferred but not required.
Additional details:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Management of project timeliness, quality of effort, monitoring scope, budget, resource assignment, and escalation of issues.
- Manages and leads project teams. Facilitates project meetings, elicits requirements and group collaboration, sets agendas, and provides project status reports as outlined within the communication plan.
- Responsible for developing/coordinating the project plan, monitoring vendor delivery efforts, timelines, and milestone completion efforts.
- Ensures continuous communication throughout the project with stakeholders. Manages all aspects of the project within the defined budget.
- Liaises with and updates progress to the portfolio owner (deputy director of OEI). Works closely with the sponsor and business representatives to ensure that the project meets the identified business requirements.
- Defines and manages user acceptances testing (UAT). Identifies user training needs and works with transition manager to coordinate user training. Integrates the transition management plan into the implementation work plan.
- Reports on transition management activities, deliverables, and status.
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