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Project Manager
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Fast Switch
Base Pay Range $60.00/hr - $70.00/hr
6 month contract
Hybrid 2 days a week out of Cleveland OH. Only local candidates will be considered. All candidates must work on our W2 (no sponsorship available)
Summary Leads small/mid-size projects or phases of a larger project, which usually impact a Line of Business (LOB) and/or functional areas. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation using standard Project Management, Change Management and Risk Management methodologies and concepts. Sets expectations for diverse project stakeholders through planning activities and maintains transparency via communication and reporting channels. Establishes and maintains a strong collaborative trusted advisor relationship.
Works with business leader to define scope; manages project scope, scope changes, objectives, requirements, deliverables, and value proposition that support the diverse business goals and interests of multiple stakeholder
Develops integrated project plan; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths; and tracks/reports project checkpoints as well as status while adhering to project policy standards; ensures potential impacts to external client experience are addressed in project solution/plan
Understands various project delivery methodologies such as waterfall, agile, etc. Feels comfortable coordinating with all types of project
Leads communication planning, execution and reporting with project team members; liaises with key stakeholder
Develop change management planning, design and implementation including communication and training
Identifies, tracks, escalates and resolves issue conflicts; performs impact analysis and prioritization; manages dependencies and tracks/monitors; and escalates risk with corrective/mitigating action
Supports business case development; performs project initiation activities; and administers project checkpoints to drive delivery and mitigate/resolve bottleneck
Responsible for gathering estimates from resources needed to achieve project goals; tracks utilization; determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or vendors; may support on/offboarding; and monitors/manages performance for vendor labor resource
Responsible for project budget and financials continuously throughout project. Able to facilitate and execute budgetary requests independently, while adhering to project and company standard
Required Qualification Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required. PMI certification preferred. Knowledge and experience in the financial services industry a plus. Knowledge and experience with standard project development/management methodologies and tools required
Experience
Five or more years of increasingly complex project related experience required
Competencies and Skills
Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills; ability to “connect the dots
Assesses and coaches to strengths and developmental needs of project team members and direct reports. Shares knowledge, insights, and experiences to help others develop
Thinks, plans and executes on multiple levels
Organized, self-disciplined, leads others towards common outcomes and strategy execution
Credible leader with established reputation for presenting and gaining support for ideas/solution
Proven demonstration of Key leadership competencies
Can clearly articulate vision for future state; provide big-picture view/enterprise view; decisive and directive when necessary
Fosters and encourages frequent, open and honest feedback; learns from setbacks and mistakes to drive improvements; independently seeks out learning opportunities
Highly polished and confident communication ability; possess written, verbal and stand-up presentation skills. Adjusts communications to audience
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Project Management
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Project Manager
role at
Fast Switch
Base Pay Range $60.00/hr - $70.00/hr
6 month contract
Hybrid 2 days a week out of Cleveland OH. Only local candidates will be considered. All candidates must work on our W2 (no sponsorship available)
Summary Leads small/mid-size projects or phases of a larger project, which usually impact a Line of Business (LOB) and/or functional areas. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation using standard Project Management, Change Management and Risk Management methodologies and concepts. Sets expectations for diverse project stakeholders through planning activities and maintains transparency via communication and reporting channels. Establishes and maintains a strong collaborative trusted advisor relationship.
Works with business leader to define scope; manages project scope, scope changes, objectives, requirements, deliverables, and value proposition that support the diverse business goals and interests of multiple stakeholder
Develops integrated project plan; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths; and tracks/reports project checkpoints as well as status while adhering to project policy standards; ensures potential impacts to external client experience are addressed in project solution/plan
Understands various project delivery methodologies such as waterfall, agile, etc. Feels comfortable coordinating with all types of project
Leads communication planning, execution and reporting with project team members; liaises with key stakeholder
Develop change management planning, design and implementation including communication and training
Identifies, tracks, escalates and resolves issue conflicts; performs impact analysis and prioritization; manages dependencies and tracks/monitors; and escalates risk with corrective/mitigating action
Supports business case development; performs project initiation activities; and administers project checkpoints to drive delivery and mitigate/resolve bottleneck
Responsible for gathering estimates from resources needed to achieve project goals; tracks utilization; determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or vendors; may support on/offboarding; and monitors/manages performance for vendor labor resource
Responsible for project budget and financials continuously throughout project. Able to facilitate and execute budgetary requests independently, while adhering to project and company standard
Required Qualification Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required. PMI certification preferred. Knowledge and experience in the financial services industry a plus. Knowledge and experience with standard project development/management methodologies and tools required
Experience
Five or more years of increasingly complex project related experience required
Competencies and Skills
Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills; ability to “connect the dots
Assesses and coaches to strengths and developmental needs of project team members and direct reports. Shares knowledge, insights, and experiences to help others develop
Thinks, plans and executes on multiple levels
Organized, self-disciplined, leads others towards common outcomes and strategy execution
Credible leader with established reputation for presenting and gaining support for ideas/solution
Proven demonstration of Key leadership competencies
Can clearly articulate vision for future state; provide big-picture view/enterprise view; decisive and directive when necessary
Fosters and encourages frequent, open and honest feedback; learns from setbacks and mistakes to drive improvements; independently seeks out learning opportunities
Highly polished and confident communication ability; possess written, verbal and stand-up presentation skills. Adjusts communications to audience
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Project Management
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