Project Manager

Project Manager

6-12 Month Contract

Onsite in Orlando (University of Central Florida Campuses)

Overall Objectives: Manages highly complex enterprise-wide projects, coordinating the efforts of multiple project teams. Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project. Manages operational data collection and executive reporting to project executives, and sponsors. Develops strategic presentations and reports as needed and required. Monitors projects from initiation through implementation to ensure successful delivery of programs, products and/or services within defined timeline, budget, scope, and quality.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in identifying project objectives and goals: Works with project executives and sponsors to clearly define project goals, milestones and deliverables.
2. Develop and implement project plans and key milestones: Create detailed project plans that include timelines, milestones, and resources required.
3. Coordinate with project team members: Work closely with workstreams, administrative staff, SMEs, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
4. Oversee the project budget: Manage financial resources to ensure cost-effective delivery of projects.
5. Monitor project progress: Track the project's progress and make necessary adjustments to keep it on track, maintaining appropriate communication with project executives, and all project committees and stakeholders. Develops strategic presentations and reports as needed and required.
6. Ensure compliance: Make sure the project adheres to relevant laws, regulations, polices, and institutional standards.
7. Organize and lead meetings: Facilitate project and sprint meetings to ensure effective communication among team members. Prepare appropriate documentation, agendas, memos, reports, presentations, and
8. Track and report outcomes: Continually monitor and evaluate the project's progress, successes, and, risks, and report on outcomes.
9. Develop relationships with all project stakeholders, committee members, SMEs, and partners: Build and maintain effective communications and relationships with all project stakeholders.
10. Resolve issues: Assist in addressing Address any conflicts or problems that arise during the project.

Skills Needed:

1. Communication Skills: Strong level of oral and written communication with project executives, sponsors, stakeholders, team members, and external partners.
2. Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team.
3. Planning and Organization: Strong planning and organizational skills to manage timelines and resources.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills and ability to resolve conflicts and find solutions to challenges.
5. Risk Management: Proven record of identifying and mitigating risks associated with projects.
6. Decision-Making: Confident decision maker to make informed decisions to keep the project on track.
7. Negotiation: Skilled negotiator.
8. Team Building: Proven skills to build and maintain a cohesive project team.
9. Technical Skills: Familiarity with project management software and tools.
10. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.

Typical and Expected Certifications:

1. Project Management Professional (PMP): Offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), this is a globally recognized certification that validates your expertise in project management.
2. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM): Also offered by PMI, this certification is ideal for those new to project management.
3. Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP): Focuses on agile project management methodologies.
4. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): Offered by Scrum Alliance, this certification is for those working in agile environments.
5. PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner: Recognized in the UK and Europe, this certification focuses on the PRINCE2 project management methodology.
6. Master Project Manager (MPM): Offered by the American Academy of Project Management (AAPM), this certification is suitable for experienced project managers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.