Project Manager II

WCL Group; Horn Lake (MS); Presencial; USD 62 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Full benefits

Resumo da oferta

The Project Manager II at a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology Company in Horn Lake, MS oversees projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time, in-scope, and on-budget delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage resources, and mitigate risks to meet business objectives.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong PM tool proficiency (Jira/MS Project), and excellent communication.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or better with relevant experience; or HS diploma with 4+ years in business environments.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Adobe PDF skills helpful.
• Strong project management skills and organizational ability.
• Experience with PM tools and software; attention to detail essential.
• PM certification (PMP/CAPM or Scrum Master) valued.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Improve resource utilization and streamline workflows.
• Identify risks early and implement contingency plans.
• Align stakeholders and ensure value delivery across project phases.
• Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.

Conhecimentos

Jira

MS Project

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Communication

PM tools

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

HS diploma + 4 years experience

Ferramentas

Jira

MS Project

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe PDF tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT The client you will be working for is a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy transition sector with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, wind energy, electrification, and grid solutions — and one of the most storied industrial brands in the world.

LOCATION Horn Lake, Mississippi, 38637

COMPENSATION $45-52 per hour, full benefits offered

SCHEDULE Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

CONTRACT TERM 6 month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to a full‑time employee

POSITION OVERVIEW – Project Manager II

The Project Manager oversees projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving Delivery Excellence: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, consistently hitting key milestones and minimizing scope creep.
• Optimizing Resource Utilization: Improve project efficiency by 15-20% through effective resource allocation and the implementation of streamlined workflows.
• Proactive Risk Mitigation: Prevent project delays by identifying bottlenecks early and executing data‑backed contingency plans that keep timelines on track.
• Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the bridge between technical execution and business goals, ensuring every project phase delivers measurable value to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion "Lessons Learned" initiatives to increase team velocity and project quality in subsequent project cycles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in business environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using computer applications.
• Experience in word processing, presentation packages, databases, and spreadsheet packages. Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Adobe software to be able to create/modify PDF files.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with project management tools and software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Proven ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Demonstrated history of delivering projects that met or exceeded business objectives.
• Expertise in utilizing PM tools (Jira, MS Project, or similar) to provide real‑time status reporting and analytics.
• PMP, CAPM, or Scrum Master certification is highly valued.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Methodology Proficiency
• System Architecture Analysis