Sr. Project Manager - Client Delivery

Red Mane Technology  LLC is an application software consulting and systems integration company based in Chicago.

We deliver software solutions for our clients throughout the United States and Canada by means of building new applications,implementing cloud and packaged systems, and/or modernizing legacy systems.

Red Manehas earned an exemplary service reputation.

Our primary objective is toensure the solutions we design and implement meet or exceed the needs of our clients for their mission critical systems.

We are aproblem-solving company.

Technology is just our tool.

Red Manehas a full-time opportunity for an experienced Project Manager as we continue to grow our Chicago based practice. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading cross functional teams to complete project goals and deliverables within scope and budget. The successful candidate will work directly with clients and internal staff to estimate, plan and manage projects to successful completion.

• Create,update and manage project schedule using Microsoft Project or other client-approved software.
• Control and manage project scope, budget, activities and expectations to ensure profitability of Red Mane projects.
• Regularly track, report and analyze project status, including scheduling and conducting regular status meetings, and creating client-facing status reports.
• Createand manage Risk, Change and Issues registers for the project.
• Plan,schedule and manage project activities with clients.
• Regularly manage, interact, and collaborate with Red Mane project team members.
• Facilitate discussions and resolution of project-related issues and blockers, if theyarise.
• Escalate issues to management and client stakeholders, if necessary.
• Create monthly reports and forecasts to Red Mane executive management of project status, schedule, milestones and budget.
• Facilitate,schedule and plan Executive Steering Committee meetings for projects –including creation of presentations and other material to effectively communicate project progress.

• 5years of project management experience with increasing scope of responsibility.
• Experience in crafting project proposals, developing work estimates and project schedules related to a fixed support budget and enhancements.
• Experience in project planning and control of ongoing support and maintenance of projects.
• Experience tracking, managing and escalating issues through to resolution.
• Experience with the identification and mitigation of project risk.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of internal and client staff and management.
• Ability to effectively communicate and articulate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with project management toolsand software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint,SharePoint).
• Proficiency with tools that facilitate and promote team interaction and collaboration (e.g., Skype for Business,Web Ex, Basecamp, SharePoint).
• Strong interpersonal and management skills with an excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing projects involving data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and IoT is a plus, but not required.
• Weare looking for people with aptitude, intelligence and desire.
• Ability to focus on high quality workunder pressure.
• PMPcertification is a plus, but not required.

All professionals at Red Mane are expected to possess these skills:

• Astrong ethical foundation, capable of thriving in an environment and culture where honesty, integrity, and accountability are core values.
• Acollaborative spirit, a team orientation, and a willingness and desire to contribute to the success of others.

The position may involve periodic travel to client locations within the US.

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