The project manager consultant i is accountable for leading most aspects of low complexity projects, under the mentorship of a more senior project manager, to provide project management on low complexity projects that have a low level of risk, organizational span, business complexity, team size, and interdependencies.*key responsibilities*:
- under supervision, directs strategic initiatives and/or projects/programs of low complexity and impact
- drives achievement of projects/program success factors
- drives project execution. Provides direction and oversight throughout project lifecycle to project team to meet applicable business requirements
- engages appropriate stakeholders in risk identification and mitigation
- assesses and reports health of all projects in an objective manner, maintaining project transparency and accurate status; keeping manager, delivery area and portfolio manager informed
- proactively identifies, resolves, and escalates (as needed) projects/program risks/issues to manager, portfolio manager and delivery area as needed
- identifies, coordinates, and communicates project dependency impact
- coordinates, documents, and communicates project plans and requirements
accountable for understanding business objectives and how the projects/program delivers them; driving adjustments in projects/program to more effectively achieve desired business results
job requirements
*functional skills*
- good written/verbal communication and facilitation skills for communicating at all levels; including strong presentation skills
- good consultative, customer focus skills
- ability to adapt and respond to changes both inside and outside the projects/program
- ability to predict risk areas, design mitigation/contingency strategies and execute on these strategies to avoid issues
*requirements*:
- bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2 or more years of related experience
- pmp certification (desired)