Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Encore Talent Solutions has partnered with a client in the Cincinnati, OH area to identify a Project Manager on a 3-4 month contract opening. This role will require full onsite work in the N. Cincinnati, OH area at this time.

• No 3rd party candidates or assistance will be considered for this need

The Project Manager will be responsible for key enterprise strategic initiatives, seeking to achieve project scope, time, cost and quality objectives consistent with Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices. The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating the activities of internal and external resources throughout the lifecycle of these efforts, maintaining an effective and motivated project team. The Project Manager will also assist business partners with the development of project charters and project plans, ensuring the appropriate human resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management plans are documented, communicated and approved.

• Provide project management leadership for high-profile enterprise initiatives, driving cross-functional project teams to achieve high-quality results through all phases of project delivery (initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing)
• Monitor and manage project scope, time, cost and quality objectives throughout project life cycles
• Management and oversight of internal and external project team resources, including vendors, consultants and other third parties
• Development of project scope and design specifications, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on business requirements
• Development and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation and archives (projects plans, issues logs, risk registers, stakeholder registers, business requirements, etc.)
• Active management of project risks, issues, corrective action, change control, status reporting, and process improvement plans
• Mentor and guide less experienced project managers

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience managing projects or programs in a mid- to large scale corporate environment Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques (e.g., PMI PMBOK, PMP training, Agile, SDLC, etc.)
• Experience managing and leading complex, cross-functional project teams with a deep commitment to effective collaboration across all stakeholder groups Experience managing consultants, external business partners, vendors, RFP processes, SoW / contract processes and project budgets
• A passion for coaching and developing coworkers and project team members to achieve positive project outcomes Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage conflict
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong meeting facilitation skills Proficiency using standard office automations tools, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in finance, project, program management, etc.

• Experience managing projects or programs in the financial services industry, especially community banking
• Experience implementing and administering project and/or portfolio management (PPM) software applications
• Experience working for or with an enterprise Project Management Office (PMO)
• Experience managing a broad range of business and IT projects, including User Experience, Innovation, Change Management, Business Process, Training & Content Development, etc.
• Experience leading high-complexity projects, such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP), M&A, etc.
• Formal education or training in management leadership principles and techniques PMI PMP Certification (or PRINCE Certification)
• Work experience at a community bank or similar financial services organization
• Direct experience with one or more project management software application suites

• Highly complex projects, spanning multiple business units with broad organizational impact including organizational change management
• Medium to large project teams involving internal and external subject matter experts and resources

Project life cycles spanning several months to several years