Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-profile projects within the EPMO team. This indivdual will be focused on key organizational initiatives. This is a long term contract opportunity with a duration up to 18 months, with 6 month increments This is a 100% REMOTE opportunity- candidates must work EST hours (8-4 EST).
Summary: This Project Manager will have a strategic focus on new certification for their B2B partnerships, and implementation of strategic set of enterprise projects/programs.
This role will manage dependencies across regions, product lines, Operations and shared services for continuous value delivery and realization of intended organizational outcomes. Our client is seeking a Senior Level Project Manager with at least 10 years Project Management experience for all facets of the project and product lifecycles.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans using tools such as Smartsheets to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
Facilitate daily stand-up meetings to ensure the project team is aligned, informed, and focused on project goals.
Monitor project quality to ensure that deliverables meet the highest standards and expectations.
Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and addressing concerns promptly.
Optimize resource allocation and utilization to ensure project efficiency and productivity.
Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential issues to minimize impact on project timelines and objectives.
Collaborate with the outsourced team’s engagement manager and other external partners to facilitate seamless project execution.
Continuously evaluate and enhance project management processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, and generate regular progress reports for management and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in project management, business, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in project management, particularly in the context of learning and development projects.
PMP certification is a MUST
Knowledge of various Project Management certifications and credentials like the PMP, PMBOK, etc.
Strong experience with enterprise partnerships like Microsoft and IBM for B2B strategic collaborations
Experience producing project briefs, roadmaps, product backlogs and user stories
Experience as a confident presenter, who can lead demonstrations, and provide performance metrics and results across all levels of an organization
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization and with external vendors and partners
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and deadlines.
Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.