Project Manager II - Senior Level
Location: Remote
Duration(Type) : W2 ,(6 months contract)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM CST
Position Summary:
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading one complex or multiple less complex business-sponsored IT projects. This includes managing day-to-day operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and within scope, and driving the overall success of the initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, plan, and direct projects to ensure successful execution.
- Develop and maintain key project documentation including:
- Project Charter
- Workplan
- Communications Plan
- Risk Mitigation Strategy
- Track and report budget, cost, and variance data accurately and timely.
- Evaluate project activities proactively; develop contingency plans and corrective actions.
- Monitor issue resolution and mitigate project risks.
- Report on project benefits (tangible and intangible).
- Conduct end-of-project performance reviews (team and individual).
- Support executive leadership on special initiatives and ad hoc projects.
- Schedule and coordinate internal/external meetings.
- Manage executive-level reporting and presentation development.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Verifiable High School Diploma or GED required
- PMP Certification preferred
- Experience:
- 5–7 years of project management experience
- Experience in customer service preferred
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
- Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliverables
- Proven track record of managing project budgets, risks, and reporting