Project Manager #1057084

FastTek Global; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FastTek Global is hiring a Project Manager in Okemos, Michigan. In this role, you will plan and manage small to medium-sized projects, ensuring objectives are met and that all deliverables align with business requirements.

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in business or computer science along with 3 to 5 years of project management experience. Knowledge of Agile methodologies, as well as advanced leadership skills, are necessary to coordinate project activities effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree related to business or computer science.
• 3-5 years of project management experience.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Agile and traditional project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Create project plans and define project scope.
• Oversee project execution and staff assignments.
• Monitor project deliverables and communicate status.
• Coordinate project activities with other departments.
• Utilize PPM and Agile tools to measure project progress.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Leadership skills

Problem analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or computer science

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP)

Tools

PPM tools

Agile tools

Job description

Okemos, Michigan

Project Manager #1057084

Position: Project Manager

Required Skills

• To plan, organize, and manage one or more small to medium sized projects to meet defined requirements or business objectives.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Creates project plans, defines scope, creates budgets and timelines, identifies staffing and other resource needs, prioritizes tasks, creates roadmaps, defines strategy, identifies and documents technical and business needs, develops risk mitigation plans, and ensures project objectives meet the defined business requirements.
• Executes project plans by overseeing staff assignments, facilitating meetings with the project team and end users to define and document technical solutions, engages external vendors as necessary, and executes operational readiness activities.
• Monitors and tracks the progress of project deliverables across multiple Agile teams and business units and focuses on regular and timely delivery of value to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met.
• Communicates project status with key stakeholders as needed, leads project team meetings to assess progress, prepares and distributes ongoing status updates, escalates issues and risk as appropriate, and manages and documents change.
• Coordinates project activities and process definition with the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office and other departments as necessary to improve project team performance and ensure documentation requirements and formats adhere to corporate standards.
• Provides assistance, consultation, and mentoring to other project teams and Enterprise Portfolio Management Office staff.
• Utilizes PPM and Agile tools to track and measure project and team progress, productivity, and individual performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Position requires a bachelor's degree with relevant coursework in business or computer science and three to five years' related work experience in project management with prior experience in systems development or support.
• Certification or advanced degree in project management (e.g., Master’s Certificate in Project Management or PMP/PMI-ACP certification) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practice is required.
• Experience working within a SAFe environment is preferred.
• Position requires advanced leadership skills; ability to analyze and resolve complex problems; use independent judgment and communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
• The position will be working on multiple Application Development projects and supporting senior level project managers on larger projects.