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Project Manager

Advantage Tech

Kansas City, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Actuals, Agile Programming Methodologies, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Case, Change Control, Change Management, Communication Skills, Contract Review, Cross-Functional, Document Archiving, Expense Tracking, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Project, Multitasking, People Management, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Reporting Skills, Risk, Statement of Work (SOW), Status Reports, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
30+ days ago

ATI is looking for a Project Manager for our Kansas City, MO client. 
As a Project Manager, you will manage multiple enterprise projects interacting with cross-functional teams comprised of internal & external technical contributors, IT managers and various other stakeholders.  You will serve as the liaison with project sponsors and vendors and will facilitate continuous communication and manage expectations.  You will be expected to coordinate the resolution of complex issues and challenging situations.  This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which will include multiple initiatives as assigned by IT leadership. 

How you will spend your time:

  • Manage projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time and cost, to deliver specified requirements and meet sponsor, management and stakeholder satisfaction.

  • Manage and deliver the required products for each project, phase, or stage of a project based on that project's work plan including obtaining signoff from project sponsor on deliverables and project completion.

  • Ensure quality is achieved as planned to include enabling quality assurance and quality control as appropriate.

  • Deliver and ensure adherence to time, budget and deliverables and project milestones within agreed tolerances, manage tradeoffs between scope, schedule, quality and cost, and monitor and control the progress of the project at an operational level.

  • Obtain, direct, motivate and manage people; and manage the work and resources involved.

  • Establish and update project plans and project schedules with forecasts and actuals and manage deviations from plan. Report to respective stakeholders through various methods including team meetings, status reports; steering committee or oversight meetings; etc. Liaise with project sponsors, customers, vendors or partners and facilitate communication to all involved as appropriate and manage expectations with all stakeholders. Escalate decisions and unresolved issues to the next level of management.  Communicate, facilitate and manage resolution to complex issues and challenging situations and personnel.

  • Conclude the work upon completion or premature cessation; prepare lessons learned and appropriately close all financial budget and project issues.  Close all project documentation and archive appropriate records.  Ensure proper hand off to maintain ongoing support, as needed.

  • Ensure the visibility of the business case or project scope.  Ensure all project requirements and objectives are properly documented and communicated throughout the project team.

  • Verify the Key Success Indicators as the basis for managing the project.

  • Ensure EPMO methodology, standards, process and procedures are followed on all projects.  Communicates and trains team members on processes where needed such as change control, procurement, etc.  Document, obtain approval and enforce project change management with all stakeholders. Make recommendations to improve methodologies, processes and templates.

  • Obtain and manage project budget and approve of all project expenditures.  Tracks expected versus actual expenditures and provides budget reports to Manager of EPMO and Senior or Executive Management when required.

  • Facilitate project risk reviews and proper mitigation.

  • Review contracts, statements of work and ensure proper sign offs and involvement of key associates.

We are excited to talk if you have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related discipline AND at least 3 progressive years in IT project management.

  • Knowledge of Agile methodology, terminology and techniques.

  • Demonstrated ability to be goal-oriented and action-focused, pragmatic and self-disciplined.

  • Advanced proficiency at project planning, organizing, team motivation and delegation.

Bonus Points if you have:

  • Banking industry experience.

  • Experience leading fraud projects.

  • PMP certification.

  • Knowledge and use of a Project Portfolio Management tool (i.e. Sciforma, MS Project, Primavera etc.)

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About the Company

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Advantage Tech

Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company. We offer 50+ years of specialty experience and an enviable network of connections for employers and job seekers alike.

We have specialization and depth in a number of critical industries including medical device, communications, product manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, semiconductor, government and defense. We also understand the commonalities and the differences across every client we serve. We will deliver the technical support you need to compete and win in the 21st century.

Advantage Technical supports our clients both locally and virtually from our regional hub and branch network and has excellent coverage for you and your organization across all of the US and Canada. Wherever you are, we will provide the highly talented resources you need to meet your goals and strengthen your business.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
WEBSITE
https://advantagetechnical.com/

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