Project manager

Sequoia applied technologies; Minnesota City (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Minnesota City seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee key client projects. The role involves managing all aspects of project execution, from coordination and completion to reporting to upper management. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Strong communication, risk management, and organizational skills, along with familiarity with project management software, are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management or related field.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of projects.
• Ensure effective communication between team members and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Projects

Jira

Job description

The experienced Project Manager manages key client projects. They are responsible for every facet of a project, from parceling out tasks to picking materials. They should have the requisite skills and be able to focus on four critical aspects of a project or product delivery: Coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects: set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project. The Project Manager should be multi-talented when leading their team and have both hard and soft skills.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfill client needs.

May require a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of other team members. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Possess the ability to guide the entire project from ideation to fruition, clarifying its scope, necessary resources, anticipated timeframe, communication strategy, and more.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Ability to keep everyone on schedule and, when issues arise, are responsible for resolving them and communicating effectively with team members and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Possess the aptitude to come up with, manage and deliver a project on / under budget and timeframe. If unexpected financial issues arise, you will be authorized to manage them and reallocate resources where necessary.
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

Working experience with any project management software tools like Microsoft Projects, Basecamp, Nifty, Teamwork Projects, Zoho Projects, Trello, Jira, Asana, LiquidPlanner, TeamGantt, Backlog or similar programs is a plus.