Project Manager (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Project Manager for our client in Charlotte, North Carolina. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

• Responsible for establishing and managing projects to collectively deliver desired business outcomes. Leads a variety of different types of projects utilizing different methodologies including large scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and remediation of not-permitted technology items, infrastructure upgrade and deployments. May manage multiple projects and have end to end responsibility for the work effort. Responsible for project financials and provide updates on technology deliverables to Exec’s and stake holders
• Responsible for end-to-end technology delivery of the assigned project and is the primary point of escalation for technology issues. Drives overall technology execution and manages line of business stakeholder relationships and acts as their advocate throughout the life of the project.
• Plans, organizes, monitors and controls projects using appropriate tools and techniques to ensure efficient and effective project completion. Develop and socialize potential risk mitigation strategies. Effectively communicates with managers, peers and business partners on deliverables, timelines and support needed. Partners with business to develop transition plans, including ongoing success measures, to sustain the change. Ensures deliverables comply with Enterprise Change Management standards. Responsible for financials and project documents. Strong project management skills, with proven ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Required Skills:

• Strong Project Management Skills, ability to lead project team to deliver results
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must possess analytical and problem solving skills
• Self Motivated and able to stay on top on changes in policies/procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Strong project financial management skills
• Guides projects through all phases, ensuring required standards and processes are followed, required documents are completed, and required tracking systems are updated
• Develops and manages to project plan
• Identifies, assigns, tracks, escalates, and resolves issues
• Schedules and facilitates regular meetings to review progress and status, and ad hoc topical meetings; formulates agendas and documents minutes, action items etc.
• Ability to provide project status on deliverables or escalate issues to senior leaders and executives
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) proficient
• 7+ years of end-to-end project management experience

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree
• PMP Certification a plus
• Familiarity with SAFe 4.0 (or higher) Lean-Agile methodology and Jira
• Experience managing technology projects in a financial industry

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