Project Manager

Position Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating projects according to predetermined timelines and budgets.  Building and managing project teams, report to the Project Sponsor, and ensure quality control throughout the project life cycles.

Key responsibilities:

•         Manage project development from initiation to closure.
•         Be accountable for project results along with project sponsor.
•         Work with project sponsor and stakeholders to complete project charter outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing.
•         Complete work breakdown structure to estimate effort required for each task.
•         Provide a project schedule to identify when each task will be performed.
•         Clearly communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders.
•         Act as a mediator between stakeholders and team members.
•         Resolve any issues and solve problems throughout project life cycle.
•         Effectively manage project scope by ensuring any change request forms.
•         Determine if external consultants or contractors will be required to complete project plan.  If required, participate in recruiting and managing staffing resources. 
•         Track and report on project milestones and provide status reports to sponsor.
•         Lead, coach and motivate project team members on a proactive basis. 
•         Oversee and manage change management for existing products.
Key competencies and skills
•         Critical thinking and problem solving skills
•         Ability to plan and organize
•         Ability to make sound decisions
•         Communication skills
•         Influencing and leading
•         Delegation, negotiation and conflict management skills
•         Ability to adapt to change
•         Stress tolerance
•         Pays attention to detail

Education and Experience
•         5+ years working experience in project management or equivalent
•         PMI Certification is a major asset
•         Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
•         Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
•         Direct work experience in project management capacity
•         Proven experience in people management
•         Proven experience in strategic planning
•         Proven experience in risk management
•         Proven experience in change management
•         Proficient in project management software
•         Experience in continuous process improvement