Project Manager non IT

Job Description
Summary: The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
- Facilitate the operations of an Agile framework with 3-4 teams while embracing the principles of the framework and the Agile mindset.
- Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
- Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
- Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Facilitate the operations of an Agile framework with 3-4 teams while embracing the principles of the framework and the Agile mindset. Coordinate project activities, manage communication and be the champion to remove impediments. The main function of the non-IT project manager is to plan, direct or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems, and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Typical task breakdown:
- Support both Waterfall & Agile project management methodology projects
- Planning, scheduling, and facilitating Agile events. Fostering an environment of self-organization, high visibility, ownership, and continuous improvement with the team.
- Working with the product owner/service request manager and stakeholders to ensure value is always being generated by the team's work.
- Becoming a champion of removing blockers and impediments to the team’s progress & helping the team to capture and aggregate data useful to the team's development, as well as providing management information that will inform strategic decisions.

Interaction with team:
- Regular project update meetings, Facilitate daily standup’s, Sprint planning, Retrospectives, and regular communication on project status. MS Teams, Email

Work environment:
- Full-time on site- 5 days in office
- Onsite – office environment either co-located with the client’s project team or the PMO team.

Education & Experience Required:
- Four-year college or university degree in Business administration or a related field
- Scrum Master Certification or PMP certification preferred.
- 2- 4 years experienced required

Technical Skills
Top skill
- Possess extensive knowledge of project management software (Primavera or MS Project), MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint
- Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Proficient typing speed

Soft Skills
(Top 3 skills)
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong meeting facilitation skills and ability to influence others without having authority.
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Required
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong meeting facilitation skills and ability to influence others witho

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $44.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Scrum: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Peoria, IL 61629 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Peoria, IL 61629: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44 - $46