PMP Certified Project Manager Frankfort, KY

Overview

Quantam Solutions provides IT solutions and consulting for various clients. We offer competitive hourly wages, health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. We are currently seeking a PMP Certified Project Manager. Candidates will interview via Microsoft Teams video and work completely remote.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of a PMP Certified Project Manager for National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Team IT projects. This position is responsible for overseeing the NEDSS projects and along with all facets of our client’s NEDSS technology team.

• Responsible for coordination, planning, and organization of project activities.
• Interface with all areas affected by the project, including end users, vendors, and project staff.
• Perform analysis and negotiation of project scope, budget, and schedule and perform management of the vendor contract.
• Assist with planning of resources for projects.
• Proactively manage and track project risks, issues, budget, and schedule.
• Keep business sponsors and management advised of project status.
• Ensure that applicable client system design life cycle (SDLC) processes are being followed.
• Oversee vendor and project team members  work and deliverables to ensure compliance with contract.
• Experience in implementing Federal and/or State regulation changes.
• Provide project status reports.

• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member s contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.

• Active PMP Certification.
• Bachelor s degree, or equivalent combination of recent, relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Product Suites, (Word, Excel, Project, and Visio).
• Demonstrated ability to lead small to large project teams.
• Prior experience managing issues, scope, quality, escalations, and risks.
• Proven track record of successfully managing IT projects, collaborating across business and IT teams.
• Proficient in standard project management tools and methodologies, excelling in Microsoft Project, and PMI methodologies.
• Must be experienced in management of vendors and contracts for large-scale information technology projects.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, lead project teams, and communicate effectively at all levels within the project.
• Must be self-motivated and able to exercise sound decision making skills.