Project Manager I

Job Summary:

The Project Manager I – New gTLD Program, Technical Services will serve as the project manager for various projects in the Next Round of gTLDs Program. The PM will work directly with the project leads to manage the project team, providing the structure, tools, and processes to enable the team to successfully deliver the scope of the project and achieve its objectives. As workload allows, the Project Manager may also be assigned to assist other projects supporting the Next Round Program.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsible for coordinating all activities of the project team through the project lifecycle and identifying appropriate resources needed.
• Support the Project Lead to manage the internal ICANN employees assigned to the project to deliver the scope of work assigned.
• Responsible for creating project management artifacts for the project including scope, schedule, resource plan, budget, risk/issues/decision log, status report, action logs, etc.
• Coordinate project meetings, monitor, and control the project within the governance model of the Next Round Program.
• Collaborate with other Next Round project leads and PMs for integration and dependency management.
• Work under the direction and oversight of the program leadership team and align ways of working within the defined program delivery methodology and tools.
• Develop and manage schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Develop project timeline, including milestones with a clear deliverable(s) at each stage. Track progress, monitor, and communicate project status regularly.
• Identify and resolve issues hindering progress and completion of projects.
• Utilize and train the project team on relevant project management software/tools used to manage and track the progress of projects.
• Provide planning and resource allocation services that support the project schedule. Track the status of the project to include schedule, risks, issues, action items, and trade-offs and report on status to the project team and senior management.
• Support the preparation of progress reports, standardized reporting procedures, and the monitoring of overall project performance.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Create and execute project work plans and revise them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Effectively apply PM methodology and enforce project standards.
• Facilitate project meetings effectively.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently (self-motivated).
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work with a highly diverse workforce.
• Experience leading projects with business process design components that are enabled through technology solutions.
• Experience in: Google suite, Office suite, Smartsheet, and Project Planning tools.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of related project management experience, including planning and cross-functional management experience.
• Three years of experience in Domain Name, Internet Protocol, or a related industry preferred.
• Project Manager Certification (such as PMP) preferred.

Language:

• Fluency, both written and spoken, in English is required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Work will be performed remotely and will require the use of ICANN computer equipment, including a laptop, Zoom meetings, and other software tools.