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project manager — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Project managers ensure that a project is completed on time, within budget, and that its objectives are met. They oversee the project, manage the team, ensure the most efficient resources are used and ensure that all parties involved are satisfied.
Also known as: project coordinator, project leader, special project manager, project expediter, senior project manager, project director
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Interview Type: Web Cam Interview Only
Work Arrangement: Remote
Engagement Type: Contract
Short Description:
Under broad supervision, manages projects through full life cycle from project definition through implementation of project deliverables. Creates collaborative partnership with all internal and external team members to accomplish the deliverables.
Complete Description:
The Senior Project Manager will join the Enterprise Systems Department (ESD) at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) focusing on the strategic implementation of new technology solutions or supporting the existing ones. In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to execute projects within scope, budget and schedule.
We are open to fully remote candidates as long as they reside in the US.
Candidate must be a US CITIZEN to be considered for this position.
While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.
Project Management core responsibilities include time and resource management, scope management, issue and risk management, project execution. This person plans, directs, and monitors the work produced by the team(s). He or she is responsible for managing stakeholder relationships, including general, ongoing communications, negotiation of scope and schedule changes, key risks, issue resolution, and ongoing progress reporting. The Project Manager will shape client expectations, and manage scope, risk and budget related to the project. This person must have a broad knowledge of project management best practices and be able to proactively identify potential project risks and proactively consult with key stakeholders and departmental leadership on how to develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Job Requirements:
8-10 years job-related experience
Effective analytical and presentation skills
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to tailor communication to different audiences, such as management, stakeholders, users, SMEs, developers, and others
Ability to communicate and work effectively with both functional area experts and technical team members
Demonstrated experience using JIRA and other project management tools.
Experience being both a Project Manager and Business Analyst on the same project is strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of Agile Software Development Lifecycle Process, including incremental/iterative and Waterfall methods
Ability to manage work on multiple projects with competing priorities
Experience overseeing user acceptance testing and providing test cases/test scenarios for UAT
Experience working with web application development teams who use technologies such as Java and Drupal
Excellent organizational experience and professionalism
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Experience working in research/educational institutions or small IT companies preferred
Sample Projects:
Projects supporting researchers and staff internally at GTRI as well as for the entire campus, including proposal management, compliance tools, researcher dashboards, talent management software, and financial applications
Project types include in-house Java development, web development, Cognos reports, Jira Service desk management and implementation, support of third-party software, enterprise systems integration, as well as database and systems infrastructure projects.
Education:
A Bachelors or Masters degree is required: Preferred degree in Business, Accounting, or IT-related field.
Project Management certification (PMP) preferred
Originally posted on Himalayas
Work Arrangement: Remote
Engagement Type: Contract
Short Description:
Under broad supervision, manages projects through full life cycle from project definition through implementation of project deliverables. Creates collaborative partnership with all internal and external team members to accomplish the deliverables.
Complete Description:
The Senior Project Manager will join the Enterprise Systems Department (ESD) at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) focusing on the strategic implementation of new technology solutions or supporting the existing ones. In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to execute projects within scope, budget and schedule.
We are open to fully remote candidates as long as they reside in the US.
Candidate must be a US CITIZEN to be considered for this position.
While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.
Project Management core responsibilities include time and resource management, scope management, issue and risk management, project execution. This person plans, directs, and monitors the work produced by the team(s). He or she is responsible for managing stakeholder relationships, including general, ongoing communications, negotiation of scope and schedule changes, key risks, issue resolution, and ongoing progress reporting. The Project Manager will shape client expectations, and manage scope, risk and budget related to the project. This person must have a broad knowledge of project management best practices and be able to proactively identify potential project risks and proactively consult with key stakeholders and departmental leadership on how to develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Job Requirements:
8-10 years job-related experience
Effective analytical and presentation skills
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to tailor communication to different audiences, such as management, stakeholders, users, SMEs, developers, and others
Ability to communicate and work effectively with both functional area experts and technical team members
Demonstrated experience using JIRA and other project management tools.
Experience being both a Project Manager and Business Analyst on the same project is strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of Agile Software Development Lifecycle Process, including incremental/iterative and Waterfall methods
Ability to manage work on multiple projects with competing priorities
Experience overseeing user acceptance testing and providing test cases/test scenarios for UAT
Experience working with web application development teams who use technologies such as Java and Drupal
Excellent organizational experience and professionalism
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Experience working in research/educational institutions or small IT companies preferred
Sample Projects:
Projects supporting researchers and staff internally at GTRI as well as for the entire campus, including proposal management, compliance tools, researcher dashboards, talent management software, and financial applications
Project types include in-house Java development, web development, Cognos reports, Jira Service desk management and implementation, support of third-party software, enterprise systems integration, as well as database and systems infrastructure projects.
Education:
A Bachelors or Masters degree is required: Preferred degree in Business, Accounting, or IT-related field.
Project Management certification (PMP) preferred
Originally posted on Himalayas