Project Manager, Operations Management

Clover Consulting has a direct client in Grand Rapids, MI. In need of an IT Project Manager for a 4 months contract. Job details are below.

Project Manager

$55/hr W2

4 months

On-site in Grand Rapids

• Leads cross functional programs and projects and serves as a liaison between key stakeholders including functional units (e.g. supply chain, marketing, R&D, etc.) and affiliates.
• Serves as the key point of contact for all aspects of the program or project; ensures smooth execution and delivery
• Develops, manages and reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares communication reports
• Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet cost, quality, timing and delivery objectives
• Develops appropriate tools to monitor project progress and communicate appropriately to key stakeholders
• Representative projects may include new product development and product launches.
• Project support activity may include development, management and maintenance of the operational documents and data

requirements for the project portfolio management system

• Priority Management:
  Effectively oversees, coordinates, and integrates resources to support project and/or organizational goals; provides support and guidance to navigate the bureaucracy of the organization.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently and on time, on profile and on budget.
• Issues Resolution:
  Uses sound judgment to elevate problems for quick resolution; allows for challenges to be alleviated with a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of the Business:
  Ability to interpret and apply the key internal and external drivers that affect the business, including financial, political, cultural and industry trends in support of diverse and globally distributed teams.
• Interpret Data:
  Ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from technical or business material.

• Communicate Business Information:
  Effectively communicating and presenting complex data (both verbally and written) to influence all levels and global audiences; helps others understand data and translate it into actionable business insights.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to think strategically and understand the broader view. Demonstrates an understanding of the long‑term, "big picture" view of needs and opportunities.
• Relationship Management:
  Ability to develop and maintain effective and productive relationships, including ability to influence, negotiate and manage conflicts effectively and constructively with clients, vendors and peers.
• Critical Thinking:
  Ability to formulate conclusions and recommendations using facts and data, business analysis, deductive reasoning and sound judgment.