Project Manager III

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to plan, execute, control and close complex initiatives, ensuring they meet business needs, quality standards, timelines and budgets. You will coordinate with resource managers and product owners to identify resources and timing, and oversee vendor activities.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage risks, define scope, develop work plans and schedules, and align projects with strategic objectives while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/IS or related field preferred.
• PMP certification strongly preferred for PM II.
• Minimum 5 years directing technical and non-technical staff.
• Experience on projects with costs of $1,000,000+.
• Advanced knowledge of PM methodologies and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to adapt to sudden project shifts and manage impact.
• Strong decision-making, planning, negotiation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, control and close assigned projects to meet business needs.
• Coordinate with resource managers and product owners to identify resources and timing.
• Define project scope, assess risks, create work breakdown structures and schedules.
• Align projects with organizational strategic objectives.
• Identify project risks and provide analysis to the Enterprise PMO Director.
• Oversee user and technical documentation, testing, training and post-implementation reviews.
• Monitor project progress and initiate corrective action for variances.
• Provide project updates to governance groups.

Skills

PMP Certification

Project Management Methodologies

Resource Management Practices

Change Management Techniques

Financial Forecasting Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Information Systems or related field

Job description

• Plan, execute, control and close assigned projects to meet business needs, quality standards, time constraints and budgets
• Coordinate with resource managers and product owners to identify project resources and timing
• Establish and monitor project budgets
• Define project scope, assess risks, create work breakdown structures and workplans, and develop schedules
• Align projects with organizational strategic objectives
• Identify project risks and impacts and provide analysis to the Enterprise Project Management Office Director
• Serve as a liaison for one or more business areas, providing guidance on future-state planning and project initiation
• Ensure business and system development methodologies are followed
• Oversee user and technical documentation, testing, training and post-implementation reviews
• Ensure project work follows governance procedures
• Monitor project progress and initiate corrective action for variances
• Provide project updates to governance groups
• Recommend portfolio project management initiatives based on available resources and client needs
• Mentor project management specialists
• Incorporate organizational change management considerations into projects
• Manage day-to-day vendor activities
• Meet attendance and punctuality expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Information Systems or related field is strongly preferred
• Successful completion of PMP certification is strongly preferred for the Project Manager II level
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience directing technical and non-technical staff in implementing projects using software development methodologies
• Experience with projects having minimum associated costs of $1,000,000
• Ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful customer service
• Ability to engage well with others and provide an exemplary customer experience
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to sudden project shifts and proactively identify and manage their impact
• Strong decision-making, planning, organizing, negotiation, facilitation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technical and business knowledge sufficient to lead discussions, provide guidance and influence direction with technical and business groups
• Ability to lead teams and make timely decisions while maintaining or improving morale
• Ability to lead multiple projects of moderate to high complexity
• Ability to apply financial forecasting skills to project management methodology
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers
• Successful completion of criminal background, credit, fingerprint, drug screen and reference checks as applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced project management capabilities, including proficiency in project management methodologies, resource management, and change management techniques. Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives while providing exemplary customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PMP Certification
• Project Management Methodologies
• Resource Management Practices
• Change Management Techniques
• Financial Forecasting Skills

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Risk Assessment
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Budget Management
• Project Scope Definition
• Governance Procedures
• User Documentation
• Technical Documentation
• Software Development Methodologies
• Project Scheduling

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Decision-Making
• Problem-Solving
• Negotiation
• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Project Management
• Business Administration
• Information Systems
• Vendor Management
• Customer Service