Project Manager

SSi People; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in Cleveland is looking for a detail-oriented Project Manager to support various initiatives. This role demands strong Agile experience, emphasizing stakeholder communication and risk management. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, developing baseline plans, and mitigating risks effectively. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with Clarizen, PMP certification, and a Bachelor’s degree. Ideal candidates are skilled in multitasking and engaging cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in an Agile environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain integrated baseline project plans.
• Create task-based schedules and cost forecasts.
• Analyze program metrics and performance data.
• Manage project scope and evaluate requirement changes.
• Anticipate and mitigate operational and tactical risks.
• Clarify, document, and track requirements and issues.
• Lead project closure activities and document project artifacts.

Skills

Agile experience

Strong communication skills

Effective multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Clarizen

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to support multiple initiatives within the organization. This role requires strong Agile experience, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a proactive approach to risk management and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain integrated baseline project plans, including effort estimates, resource planning, documented assumptions, and performance tracking.
• Create task-based schedules and cost forecasts; identify and assess risk-based provisions.
• Analyze program metrics and performance data to drive informed decision-making.
• Manage project scope by evaluating requirement changes and communicating impacts to budget, timeline, and risk.
• Anticipate and mitigate operational and tactical risks while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Clarify, document, and track requirements and issues; resolve minor project challenges and escalate when appropriate.
• Lead project closure activities, including client satisfaction reviews and lessons-learned analysis.
• Document and archive project artifacts, deliverables, and findings to support future initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in an Agile environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Clarizen project management tool.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of formal education.