Project Manager I

CSS; Brasil; On-site; BRL 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a Project Manager to oversee all aspects of projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget. You will manage scope, cost, and schedule, coordinate internal staff and external vendors, and prepare status reports for upper management.

The role involves working on projects of limited complexity under close supervision. The ideal candidate has strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with experience in coordinating cross-functional teams and driving process

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent is required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• 2 years minimum in directing project management work; 4 years preferred.
• Knowledge of business and management principles including planning and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives.
• Ability to build relationships across functions to support mutual objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal, conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Strong task prioritization and time management.
• Effective written and verbal communication; proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides support with project development from start to finish.
• Assists in defining scope, goals and deliverables aligned with business goals.
• Develops full-scale project plans and communications documents.
• Communicates project updates to management and stakeholders.
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve goals.
• Aligns activities with safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Drafts and submits budget proposals and changes.
• May negotiate with department managers for personnel.
• Determines staffing needs and adjusts resources during the cycle.
• Sets and manages project expectations with the team.
• Identifies and resolves conflicts within the project team.
• Manages dependencies and critical path of projects.
• Plans timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Tracks milestones and deliverables.
• Develops progress reports, requirements docs, and presentations.
• Manages changes in scope and contingency plans.

Skills

Project management experience

Strategic planning

Process management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict management

Communication

Research

Learning agility

Prioritization

Computer skills

Education

High School degree or equivalent, Associate's degree preferred

Job description

As a Project Manager I, you will manageand overseeall aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You are responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will preparereports for upper management regarding status of project, as well as workon projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Your work is closely managed.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support with project development from beginning to end
• Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
• May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables
• May develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent experience required; Associate's degree preferred
• 2 years required, 4 years experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills