Project Manager Level 1

Rapinno Tech; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a Project Manager to support multiple initiatives, focusing on technical project management and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate will work closely with a Program Manager, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include assembling project teams, managing schedules, and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders. This role is best suited for a self-starter who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, while ensuring project objectives meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working under a Program Manager.
• Self-starter with ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with external stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assemble project teams and develop schedules.
• Manage external vendor's work and ensure they stay on schedule.
• Communicate project status to all stakeholders.

Skills

Project facilitation

Communication skills

Planning skills

Experience working with 3rd-party vendors

Job description

Client is looking for a project management resource to provide project management support in delivering on two separate initiatives:

• Xcellenet/RemoteWare File Transfer Replacement Project
• The PM will work under a KTD Program Manager on both projects.
• The Xcellenet Replacement project is technical in nature (data file movement) and stakeholders limited to technical teams.
• The HCM Recruiting project spans HR business, Oracle Project Managers and KTD teams.
• The PM will receive guidance from the KTD Program Manager. The work will have a heavy emphasis on:

Meeting facilitation and recaps

• (e.g., Oracle) teams to milestones
• Proactive & relentless action item follow-up and issue management across the multiple stakeholder groups.
• They need to demonstrate strong communication within and outside of team to align dependencies.
• This individual will be able to keep technical teams on track and work to escape issues as appropriate.

Top 5 Must Haves

• Experience working under a Program Manager.
• Self-starter with ability to support multiple projects simultaneously using project facilitation, planning and communication skills.
• Experience working with 3rd-party vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble project teams, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop schedules
• Manage external vendor's work and ensure they remain on schedule
• Establish and update project plans and budgets with actual and forecasts
• Design and implement the specific program governance model
• Conduct project meeting, project tracking and analysis
• Ensure all project objectives are clearly documented, and delivered to meet customer needs
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables
• Communicate timely project status to all stakeholdersManage project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalade decisions and unresolved issues