Project Manager III

Paycom - ATS; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KAG is seeking an IT Project Manager III to lead programs that span the breadth of its business units and to provide day-to-day supervision of project managers and business analysts. You will help maintain the Project Management Life Cycle and mentor junior PMO team members.

The ideal candidate will hold PMI certification with at least 5 years of PM experience and strong communication and facilitation skills. Travel up to 25% and proficiency in WorkFront and MS Office are expected.

Qualifications

• PMI or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading project teams of various sizes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more programs to meet organizational goals.
• Oversee multiple projects across several business lines.
• Provide direct supervision to project managers and business analysts.
• Identify and assist in developing project management skills in junior team members.
• Prepare executive-level status reports with PMO Manager and PMO Portfolio Manager.
• Evolve the Project Life Cycle to maintain service levels.
• Complete documentation, testing, training and requirements.
• Meet the deployment, development, and training objectives for each project.
• Communicate project status; identify roadblocks and provide solutions.
• Execute change management policies and procedures.

Skills

PMI certification

Communication skills

Meeting facilitation

Leadership

Process modeling

Budget and cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

WorkFront

Microsoft Project

Visio

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 96005 North Canton OH - North Canton, OH, Position Type: Info Technology, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Salary, Job Category: IC1, Position Summary

The IT Project Manager III will be responsible for leading programs, leading and/or participating in projects spanning the breadth and depth of KAGs business units. Provide direct day-to-day supervision of project managers and/or business analysts. The Project Manager III will also utilize their experience with projects and methodologies to help maintain the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) as well as assist/mentor junior members of the Project Management Office (PMO) team.

Essential Functions

• Manage one or more programs, which involve strategic planning to accomplish organizational goals
• Manage multiple projects spanning multiple business lines
• Provide direct supervision to project managers and/or business analysts
• Identify and assist in developing Project Management skills in junior team members
• Provide input and Assist in preparing Executive-Level status reports with the PMO Manager and Project Portfolio Manager (PPM)
• Assist in evolving the Project Life Cycle to maintain service levels to the organization
• Complete documentation, testing training, and requirements definition for projects
• Meet the deployment, development, and training objectives as assigned for each project/program
• Communicate project status; identify roadblocks and provide solutions
• Execute change management policies and procedures

Qualifications: Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• PMI or equivalent certification
• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills
• Proficient with business and systems process modeling
• Proficient with project and program budget and cost management
• Experience leading project teams of various sizes
• Prior IT experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Microsoft Project
• Experience with WorkFront and/or other Project Management Tools
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change.

All employees of the Company are expected to:

• Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.