Project Manager
Company: Horizontal Talent
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Provides project leadership and strategy for the Project Management
(PM) function.
Planning and execution of projects to Quality project business
objectives and delivery dates are achieved.
Responsible for planning, communicating, coordinating, prioritizing
and measuring the overall activities, effectiveness, and
productivity of the product development and/or PM function.
Assist management with resource planning, utilization, and
justification of business resources.
Manage highly complex projects, or a combination of projects.
Responsibilities:
Lead complex, business critical program/project(s) to achieve
expected completion date and demonstrate effectiveness of the
program/project(s).
Drive and coordinate cross-functional teams through
program/projects(s) to close out.
Works seamlessly within with each level of the business to ensure
the business's needs are properly met.
Create and manage program/project(s) plans and monitor and measure
performance against the plans.
Accountable for the successful completion of the
program/projects(s) on time and on budget.
Develop an implementation plan, conduct risk assessments, and
develop and implement contingency plans to allow for and
accommodate unforeseen events and changes in strategy.
Understand current state of business in order to make assessments
and recommendations for improvement.
Understand the Division's short and long term business objectives
and where your program/project(s) supports it.
Develop alternatives to strategic business problems and recommend
action plans that will address the business issues.
Develop structure and frameworks where needed to support
cross-functional teams and executive level update.
Prepare and present written and oral updates and other
presentations to internal audiences as needed or based on
established cadence. Interact with senior level management to reach
agreement regarding significant program strategies.
Identify problems/issues. Anticipate future problems. Resolve
current issues. Learn and adjust based on prior results and prior
project experiences.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preferably in business, engineering, science,
information systems or a discipline closely related to the area
served.
5-7 years related work experience
Must have the ability to problem solve, initiate and manage
projects.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to successfully manage by influence across functional
boundaries.
Proficient in project management skills such as project planning
and execution
Knowledgeable in key tools : PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, MS
Projects/Smartsheets
Project Management certification
Keywords: Horizontal Talent, Des Plaines , Project Manager, Executive , Des Plaines, Illinois
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