Mid-Level PM Ed Implementations

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Project Manager III.
Location: Reston, VA.

About the Opportunity:

• We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, energetic Project Manager (PM) (MID LEVEL) to make a significant contribution to implementations that will modernize higher education for multiple institutions.
• The Project Manager (PM) role will be a member of a team of project managers working under the direction and guidance of the Professional Services, Director of Field Delivery West.
• The PM will be responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of project plans, budgets, communications plans, and services delivery leadership across multiple cohorts of institutions.
• The PM will also be responsible for adherence to the standard delivery practice as defined by Global Services PMO delivery standards and finding opportunities to further streamline these practices.
• We are looking for experienced professionals with the ability to successfully drive projects to completion while managing the right balance of process without over-burdening the entrepreneurial spirit of the company.

Where you will make an impact

• Drive project definition and iterate until projects are defined to support the business case and desired business value.
• Manage all aspects of cross-functional projects through delivery.
• Lead work streams within the overall project in a transparent and productive way, applying standard project management practices.
• Assist with the development of the project's key objectives and scope, and communicate them effectively across the project team.
• Plan, schedule, and track project deliverables and milestones using Microsoft Project and internal proprietary tools.
• Assist with developing and managing the project portfolio and assisting with prioritization.

What you will bring:

• 5 years related work experience in a company or department with a heavy emphasis on technology.
• Proficient in project/presentation tools such as MS Project, Smart Sheet and MS Office is required.
• Superior communication skills working with all project stakeholders at all levels across multiple mediums; verbal, written, in person, and virtual.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to lead conversations and inspire customers.
• Manage project resources from other groups, in a matrixed environment, who are fulfilling roles in your projects.
• Proactively manage project issues and risks.
• Incorporate change management as a key element for each project.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time/on budget and exceeding stakeholders' expectations.
• Lead projects from beginning to end, from project inception through delivery.
• Provide thought leadership to further develop and maintain PMO templates, processes, and programs.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and translate goals into project opportunities.
• Is proactive, works hard, and above all else get things done.

Duties:

• Lead multiple projects through all phases of the client Implementation Methodology from initiation/planning through the execution and delivery of the contract concluding with project transition and close, ensuring a successful project.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, client stakeholders, and peers.
• Apply Project Management disciplines such as quality, risk, resource, and change management while being accountable for meeting the time, cost, and scope of each project.
• Communicate the plan, roles, constraints, milestones, and critical path to all team members and project stakeholders.
• Understand and apply standard project management and delivery methodology and project tracking standards to build effective plans and deliver quality solutions.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks and identify opportunities.
• Lead project team status meetings to ensure the project milestones are met and dependencies are tracked.
• Manage activities of customer and resources to deliver a fully integrated solution.
• Act as a shared point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively and timely coordinate and communicate project activities to all involved parties.
• Provide management with an articulate summary of project status.
• Facilitate discussions with appropriate leadership and key sponsors to negotiate key decisions related to the triple constraints (time, cost, scope) while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships and functions as the change agent for customers.
• Manage all resources when project turnaround situations occur. Lead cross-functional team resolutions to mitigate project risks and issues.
• Provide timely and constructive performance feedback regarding resources assigned to projects.
• Improve team dynamics and performance by building team cohesiveness through leadership, mentoring, and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation, ensure project…