3+ years of experience as a project manager or in a similar role
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
Effective communication skills with customers and stakeholders
Valid driver's license required
Outcome-focused mindset with strong prioritization skills
Team player with a professional attitude
Responsibilities
Manage projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Facilitate project scope, goals, milestones, and resource requirements
Lead multiple projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery
Plan and coordinate project solutions that meet business needs
Manage project teams and vendors for successful service delivery
Collaborate with various departments to create and execute project plans
Analyze workflow and establish priorities for project teams
Mitigate escalated project issues and manage risks
Evaluate project proposals for feasibility and prepare progress reports
Establish and manage project documentation and artifacts
Track team hours and expenses weekly
Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and process improvements
Benefits
Full-time position with potential for career advancement
Collaborative work environment across various departments
Opportunity to lead multiple projects and initiatives
Engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Focus on professional development and skill enhancement
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Senior Project Manager I is responsible for providing direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of the project, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the organization.
Roles and Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Manage projects from concept creation through implementation. Facilitate the project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, detailed tasks and resource requirements.
Manage user expectations and work collaboratively across the enterprise.
Accountable for leading multiple projects and work streams, and for delivering projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
Successfully plan, manage, coordinate, implement and deliver project solutions that meet business requirements.
Manage project teams and outside vendors to ensure successful delivery of project services and deliverables.
Consult with and collaborate with PMO Director, Sales Team, Engineers, Senior Leadership Team, Service Coordinators, Project Sponsors, and others to create and execute overall project plan.
Lead and coordinate daily operations of project teams, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards, and setting deadlines.
Mitigate and manage escalated project issues and risks.
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others as needed to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Evaluate proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements, prepare and review operational reports and project progress reports.
Expertly establish and manage project cost baseline, risk register, issue log, stakeholder registry, change control log, and other project artifacts.
Execute, monitor, and control project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Work with Sales Teams to promote project management and develop new opportunities for the PMO.
Track and report team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
Identify opportunities for project cost efficiencies and process improvements.
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Requirements
How to qualify:
3+ years' experience as a project manager, lead or equivalent
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Ability to communicate with customers, fellow team members and stakeholders
Valid driver's license
Maintain an outcome focused mindset
Have strong prioritization skills
Always be a team player
Carry a professional attitude and respectful demeanor
About Heartland Business Systems
Heartland Business Systems is an information technology services company that provides a range of services, including network design and implementation, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The company works with a variety of clients, including small businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. Heartland Business Systems is headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and has additional offices in Minnesota and Illinois. The company was founded in 2002 and has since grown to become a leading provider of IT services in the Midwest.
