Project ManagerThe Project Manager is responsible for initiating, planning, execution (monitoring/controlling) and close-down of projects. The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project through its successful completion. The Project Manager defines, schedules, controls, and adjusts all tasks and workloads for their projects.
This role is responsible for guiding and ensuring their teams are adhering to the disciplines and sound project management practices as defined in the Project Management Plan as well as client and Dewpoint methodologies, where applicable. The Project Manager trains/guides all staff to adhere to these disciplines. This role is responsible for managing project issues and risks while ensuring that customer expectations are managed and project commitments are met.
Project Managers communicate project status to customers, management and the Program Management Office.Key Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all aspects of the project, over the entire project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, control, close)Leads and directs projects, which often require multiple resources and low to moderate levels of functional integration and interaction with StakeholdersInterfaces with the project sponsor and other key stakeholders on a regular basisConducts regular meetings with stakeholders, to present project status, issues, risks, accomplishments and next stepsInterfaces with all areas affected by the project, including end users, business leadership, technology and vendorsEnsures adherence to quality standards for project deliverablesAssigns individual responsibilities, identifies appropriate resources as needed, and develops and maintains a project schedule to enable timely completion of the projectReviews and approves/denies time off requests, ensuring appropriate project coverageManages and reports financial aspects of the project against assigned budgetsCreation of all required project management documents, leveraging project team members as neededAssists with the creation and quality review of other project documentsPlans, documents and manages scope, budget, issues, risks, changes, deliverables, communications, quality, and schedule for projectsHolds project team members accountable for project delivery commitmentsManage (e.g. tracking, updating, reviewing) dashboards and executive reportsEstablishing and maintaining a professional relationship with the vendor and holding vendor teams accountable for contractual commitmentsWork with the Program Manager to communicate project status across the organizationTrack risks/issues to closure and communicate the status to the PMO organizationExhibit executive presence and attend leadership meetings when requiredEstablish and maintain required project metricsIn the absence of Program Management Plan, develops project management standards and ensures they are followedEnsure that project lessons learned, and continuous improvement action plans are identified, captured, shared and implementedRequiredBachelor's degree or a combination of education, experience and training may be considered in lieu of a formal degree5+ years full project management experience implementing projects through a project life-cycle processProven experience independently leading medium to large sized/complexity high-priority projects (minimum $1M+, 1year+), which often require considerable resources and moderate to high levels of functional integration and interaction with StakeholdersA proven background in successful project participation, scheduling and/or deliveryExcellent customer service, communication, interpersonal and documentation skillsAbility to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem–solving capabilitiesAbility to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including management, clients and other departmentsAbility to learn and understand new technologies and how they apply to a projectExperienced working in and promoting a collaborative work environment through teamwork and respectSuperb organizational skills and keen attention to detailCommunicate clearly and concisely with diverse audiences, in both oral and written contexts, and comfortable giving and receiving feedbackExtremely high standards and a very low threshold for errors and inefficient processesCritical thinking and problem solvingDecision-making and leadership capabilitiesConflict resolution experienceExperienced in facilitating meetings and presentationsProven decision-making and leadership skillsNegotiation skillsExperience mentoring and coaching project management staffKnowledge of performance evaluation and change management principlesProven knowledge of MS OfficeProficiency in project management software tools (e.g. MS Project etc.)Proven leadership and organizational skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent problem-solving abilityPreferredActive PMP certificationDewpoint Core CompetenciesVision and Strategy - Supports Strategy and Vision and can clearly articulate to their team.Customer and Team Focus - Builds rapport within and between teams.
Develops trusted relationships with customers up through the Director level.Effective Communicator - Able to convey technical concepts and rationale of ideas and decisions to teams with clarity in multiple ways.Adaptability - Able to respond to chaos and ambiguity within teams and between teams.Accountability - Owns problems, issues and outcomes within their team. Holds self and others accountable for achieving team results.Collaboration - Works effectively within team and across teams to solve problems and solution opportunities.Critical Thinking - Examines issues, ideas and situations to impact results and implement improvements.Coach and Mentor - Coaches others on tools, process, technologies, best practices and personal skills such as communication and collaboration.Measured BySuccessful application and understanding of the core competenciesMinimum Physical ExpectationsPhysical activity that often requires keyboarding, sitting, phone work, and filingPhysical activity that often requires extensive time working on a computerPhysical activity may require lifting under 25 lbsPhysical activity that sometimes requires travel – car, train, and/or airPhysical activity that sometimes requires bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and/or twistingSpecific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focusMust hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face (in English) for long periods of timeMinimum Environmental ExpectationsThis position will require working indoors. Typical workweek is eight (8) hour workdays, five (5) days per week with some weekend work, as well as longer hours as needed.