What are the responsibilities and job description for the IN DWD - Product Manager position at Novalink Solutions?
Job Description
About the Job :
This position oversees several priority business projects within DWD's portfolio, focusing on the improvement of internal, as well as customer-facing systems and programs. This position can also be responsible for managing scope, budget and schedule for large, complex IT and data governance projects and initiatives. The position will also serve as a part of a cross-functional team focused on delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
Daily responsibilities include assisting in project scoping, stakeholder identification, stakeholder follow ups, work breakdown structure, and grant / budget management for the broader team's initiative. The candidate will also be responsible for overseeing the ongoing aspects of project management, including scope management, resource identification, budget reporting, requirements gathering, scheduling, communicating status both upstream and downstream, and reporting for individual projects.
A Day in the Life :
The essential functions of this role are as follows :
- Oversee multiple projects to ensure proper management towards successful conclusion.
- Manage large enterprise-type projects that involve multiple internal stakeholders or contracted resources.
- Develop, monitor, and maintain project plans.
- Define users and project team members' roles and responsibilities on the project.
- Define user requirements, deliverables, and approvals.
- Coordinate and monitor activities of all stakeholders to ensure timelines and budgets are met.
- Communicate project status to management and project stakeholders.
- Attend product demos to listen for and communicate concerns and project risks.
- Conduct regular recap emails to various stakeholders.
- Budget tracking and reporting.
This job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What We Are Looking For :
You're an ideal candidate if you have a BS degree in Business and / or 5 years of applicable experience. Experience with state government is a plus. Experience with data management projects and experience with Informatica tool is a plus. Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.
What You Will Need For Success :
Requirements
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Project Management
Required
Years
SAFe / Agile Experience
Required
Years
Experience creating and managing project charters.
Required
Years
Experience with budget management for large scale enterprise projects.
Required
Years
Bachelors Degree in Business or IT and / or 5 years of applicable experience
Required
Desired
