Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1 for the first few months and then Hybrid

Location: Augusta, ME

Duration: 12 months

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution:

- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.

- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

- Lead project teams and coordinate resources to execute project tasks and achieve project milestones.

- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and identify risks and issues proactively.

- Implement effective project management methodologies and best practices to optimize project outcomes.

2. Stakeholder Management:

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, developers, designers, and other project team members.

- Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders regularly and facilitate decision-making processes as needed.

- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project priorities, requirements, and timelines.

3. Team Leadership and Development:

- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Set clear goals and expectations for team members and provide regular feedback on performance.

- Identify training and development needs for team members and support their professional growth and skill enhancement.

4. Quality Assurance and Risk Management:

- Implement quality assurance processes and standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

- Conduct thorough testing and validation of software deliverables to identify and address defects and issues.

- Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential impact on project success.

5. Client Relationship Management:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally.

- Manage client expectations and negotiate changes to project scope, schedule, and budget as necessary.

- Foster positive client relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and a commitment to delivering value.

Skills Needed

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree or PMP certification is a plus.

- Proven experience (5 years) in project management, specifically leading software development projects using Java, REST, and React technologies.

- Strong understanding of software development methodologies.

- Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Smartsheet and Resource Manager or other similar tools.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

- Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering results and driving project success.

- Experience in client-facing roles and managing client relationships is preferred.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• leading software development: 5 years (Required)
• software development methodologies: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road