Project Manager

Axelon

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, Budgeting, Capacity Management, Change Order Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation Plan, Financial Services, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Project, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Development, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
4 days ago

Pay Rate: $90/hour

Summary:

  • Hybrid work model
  • Locations: Iselin, Chicago, Charlotte
  • Lead cross-functional projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • 5-7 years of project management experience required

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, execute, and close projects while managing scope, timeline, budget, and resources
  • Lead project teams and facilitate stakeholder communication
  • Ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Select and apply effective methodologies for each project's requirements
  • Develop comprehensive project plans and maintain documentation
  • Identify and mitigate risks, track progress using appropriate tools and metrics
  • Act as primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders
  • Translate complex requirements into actionable deliverables
  • Manage change requests and maintain quality standards
  • Coordinate with external vendors and third-party partners
  • Manage vendor relationships and oversee contract deliverables
  • Ensure compliance with service level agreements and facilitate vendor resource integration

Required Skills:

  • PMP/RTE or equivalent certification
  • 5-7 years of project management experience
  • Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, MS Project) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
  • Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools, and best practices
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to manage large, complex projects
  • Experience coordinating and managing vendor relationships and third-party deliverables
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to present findings to senior leadership

Preferred Skills:

  • PMP, RTE, CAPM, CSM, or similar certification
  • Experience in the financial services/asset management industry
  • Familiarity with capacity planning, scoping, and resource allocation
  • Experience with vendor management

About the Company

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Axelon