Project Manager

Must currently be local to the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area to be considered for this role.

• Primary liaison between Ascendum and clients. Responsible for providing status reports, working with the internal team on specific projects, Project timelines, etc.
• Work with clients on reviewing requirements and assisting in the design of applications as it relates to their requirements.
• Performing Unit Testing of projects where application development is involved and coordinate issue remediation with the team.
• Project Monitoring and Reporting – Monitor and report on existing projects, providing tracking data to Directors for them to ensure timely execution and completion of all projects. Track and report projects for resource forecasting, project labor tracking, project budget versus actual reporting.
• Project Management Systems Data Entry: collect, organize and enter data into Project Management Systems as assigned including resource forecasts, time reporting, training requirement management.
• Provide Administrative support for maintaining client billing and invoicing
• Data analysis - Analyze project management systems to identify and document agreed to processes and recommend continuous process improvements for review with senior leadership to guide their decision making.
• Project Management Reports - In partnership with the project manager and project leaders, develop project reports to be delivered to senior leadership. Collaborate to develop KPIs; produce associated reports. Design, develop and produce overall PMO reports as required.
• Evaluate and make continuous improvement recommendations on processes. Collaborate on new PM technology and where applicable lead implementation.

• 3+ years business Analyst, Project Management and/or Project Support experience
• Exceptionally thorough, meticulous and with great attention to detail for project management system data entry and update
• Familiarity with Project Management and Professional Services Management Tools and methodologies, specifically BQE.
• Understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem specifically SharePoint, Teams, One Drive and Power Platform – Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite/M365
• Excellent organizing and prioritization skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred