Job Summary
The Project Manager will manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget control, and alignment with business objectives. The role involves developing project plans, managing resources, monitoring progress, identifying and mitigating risks, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage medium- to large-scale projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare project status reports and track key performance metrics.
• Implement change management and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis and root cause analysis to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
• Manage vendor contracts, deliverables, and project documentation.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of formal Project Management experience.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) standards.
• Experience using Microsoft Project (MS Project).
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing project budgets, risks, resources, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• Master's degree in Project Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Health (MPH), or a related field.
• Experience working in government, regulatory, or similar service-based organizations.
• Experience managing technology or non-technology projects.