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Title: Principal Project Manager (Subcontract at an NRI)
Through NRI Resource Management Services (RMS), we offer custom talent solutions to help our clients meet their evolving technology and business needs. We help effectively match the right technology professional to their organization, recruiting for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct roles. Our client in (area/region) has an immediate need for a (job title). Please note that this is a (contract/contract to hire/direct hire) opportunity with our client and NOT with NRI.
Job Purpose/Summary
The Principal Project Manager will manage large-scale, highly complex, highly visible, and/or business critical projects from concept to completion (such as Enterprise Resource Planning / Advanced Planning System (ERP / APS) type system implementations/conversion projects). Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope. The project manager will work closely with stakeholders, developers, and consultants to ensure the successful delivery of the defined deliverable(s). The project manager is highly organized, proud of the work they do, and are always learning and working on ways to develop their expertise. A successful project manager is accountable, responsible, creative, innovative, and an overall team player.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for all project management processes (concept through completion) for large-scale, highly complex, highly visible, and/or business-critical projects through the project life cycle- Balancing difficult conflicting priorities
- Lead meetings between stakeholders, resources, senior managers, and executives
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, refining as needed, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and produce desired results
- Uncover project risks and define a strategy to address
- Manage project evaluation and dissemination activities
- Establish resource requirements and coordinate project resources (internal and third parties / vendors)
- Directs cross-functional teams of associates and 3rd party vendor partners through complex project initiatives
- Cultivate a productive environment by communicating project goals and objectives, team members’ roles and responsibilities, and clarifying process
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
- Ensure effective hand-offs between team members
- Monitor and track project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders and senior management
- Identify and remove roadblocks by providing feedback, encouragement, and advice
- Escalate appropriate issues for resolution
- Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices used in project management
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by establishing practices, templates, processes, and tools to improve productivity and expand Client’s PM capabilities
- Other duties as required
- Conduct post-project evaluation to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned
Direct reports/Contacts/Relationships
Supervises:
- No Direct Reports
- Assist the Project Management Office Director with the development of Project Managers by coaching and mentoring, motivating and inspiring, assigning and overseeing work
- Actively assist with developing tools, methodologies, approaches, points of view, and thought leadership
Works Closely and Regularly with:
- Cross-functional team members assigned to projects; Project Steering Committee/Stakeholders encompassing various levels of the organization.
Experience & Qualifications
- 15 years of work experience with 6 years of project management experience (planning, management, and delivery of successful programs and projects)
- Experience managing ERP/APS implementation/conversion projects by effectively creating and executing project plans and driving results across team members (with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, CresentOne, or Microsoft Dynamics)
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) experience is a plus
- Utilization of both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
- Excellent leadership, change management, and vendor management skills
- Proactive risk and issue management skills to ensure expected project outcomes/deliverables are achieved on time and within budget, scope, and expected quality
Education/Certification
Project Management Institute (PMI®), Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or other approved equivalent project management certification required.- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline required.
- An advanced degree is preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrated decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions, and identifying priorities
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess issues and escalate appropriately for resolution
- Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective
- Self-motivated and self-directed; can effectively cope with ambiguity
- Is unafraid to respectfully challenge the status quo by providing new ideas and solutions
- Financial acumen, including budget development and management
- Ability to effectively coach and mentor junior staff members
- Intimate knowledge of the Project Management Institute (PMI®)’s Project Management Body of Knowledge is required.
- Intermediate / Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Office tools (Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills, such as effective verbal and written communications; ability to lead team members; ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and ability to make decisions and carry out multiple tasks as assigned, with minimal guidance from supervisory Project Managers and mentors
- Professional presentation skills with experience of regularly presenting to a variety of different audiences
- Strong team management skills, including facilitation, conflict resolution, and team development
Work Schedule
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, you must be available to work at varied times as required to accomplish the goals and deliverables of their exempt position- Occasional travel to various Client locations
