Project Manager III

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the project to ensure goals and objectives are met within the established time and budget guidelines
• Lead cross-functional team members on projects of significant complexity
• Proactively identify conflict/integration issues and lead team members to parse and synthesize issues of highest complexity
• Accurately estimate and plan resource usage
• Coach and mentor less experienced project managers
• Regularly review status of project and modify schedule as necessary
• Oversee and facilitate project team meetings and prepares status documents periodically throughout the project
• Instruct and coach team members in Project Management techniques
• Facilitate planning sessions
• Effectively resolve roadblocks to project progress
• Influence the owner, sponsor, steering committee and other appropriate senior management

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Minimum 8-10 years of business experience required
• 5-8 years in project management leading cross-functional projects
• PMP certification preferred
• Thorough knowledge of PMBOK concepts
• Ability to navigate political issues
• Highest level of competency with applying project management techniques, tools and methods
• Experience with stakeholder and vendor management, risk assessment, communication planning, resource estimating
• Must have high level of presentation skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively present to and communicate with senior management staff

Demonstrates extensive project management expertise, including proficiency in PMBOK concepts, stakeholder management, and resource estimation. Capable of leading cross-functional teams, resolving conflicts, and effectively communicating with senior management.