Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

JOB TITLE:

Project Manager

JOB LOCATION:

Hybrid / Boston or Springfield, MA WAGE RANGE*: $75 - 80/hr w2 JOB NUMBER:

Required:

7+ years of project management experience including managing and driving 7+ years of experience the execution of complex, cross functional, strategic based project Ability to operate in both agile and waterfall project environments Ability to understand and support overall project goals and resolve and remove obstacles to the project's completion Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills A courageous leader with demonstrated ability to impact and influence senior leaders/peers and vendor relationships An agile leader who is able to summarize complex situations, with the flexibility to adapt quickly and influence change within the organization Ability to lead, motivate and obtain buy-in at all levels Active listener who can collaborate across multiple functional areas Resourceful leader who is flexible and resilient Independent problem solving and trouble shooting skills Organization and multi-tasking skills

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Nice to Have:
Master's Degree in Business, Project Management, or an analytical field such as Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science 3rd party distribution experience PMP Certification

Job Description:

Manage, direct and plan major complex project(s) consisting of one or more project teams. Responsible for the day-to-day execution, management, and reporting of the project(s), including managing resources, costs, scope and meeting deadlines according to plan. Coordinate, plan, develop and implement business projects and recommend appropriate strategies, actions, and/or alternatives for business decisions relative to the projects under area of responsibility.

Responsible for managing, developing and maintaining integrated detailed project estimates, work plans, resource plans and control project scope, while ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget and on target. Communicate any proposed change of planned activities, schedules, costs, benefits or impacts to sponsor and manage any change according to approved recommendation. Manage vendor relationships and contractual obligations with all project vendors.

Identify, document, assign and track project issues through resolution. Confirm achievement of objectives, verify and document project results to formalize acceptance of the product of the project by the sponsor. Accountable for monitoring project progress and ensuring timely, cost effective and high-quality execution of project including budget, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve project objectives Lead project team to develop/refine integrated plans and execute cross-functional implementation plans Ensure that all project team members understand project goals and objectives, current project plan and schedule, critical path activities and activities that may become critical path activities Provide a continuously updated and balanced appraisal of the project status, including risk, cost, and value to stakeholders Responsible for alignment of functional plans with approved project plans and ensuring high quality execution Ensure alignment between project strategy and tactical execution Proactively identify issues while resolving conflicts and communicating project-related issues to senior executive management Develop and partner with team on an overall communication strategy, as well as the field strategy and broad internal/external communications Lead broad scope projects that have medium to long-term focus of varying duration, size, and complexity Navigate ambiguity to deliver results Manage budget, timeline, resources and scope through prioritization throughout the course of all assigned projects Lead project teams during all phases of the development life cycle including requirements gathering and analysis, design, build, pilot, implementation and continuous service Be self-supportive in collaborating with peers to effectively deliver a robust solution for the business Drive lessons learned and knowledge retention for future use Demonstrate proven capability to be organized yet flexible/adaptable.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits;

dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be…