Project Manager - Remote / Telecommute

Cynet Systems Inc; Rosemont (IL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Project Manager who excels in Agile and waterfall methodologies. The ideal candidate will manage project execution, ensure timely delivery, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This role requires strong project management skills and experience in a matrix organization. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• Expertise in SDLC required.
• Prior experience with Agile and/or waterfall methodology required.

Responsibilities

• Plays Scrum Master role on Agile projects and Project Manager role on waterfall projects.
• Coordinates internal resources, contractors, and vendors for project execution.
• Ensures all projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Scrum Master Certification

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

MSFT's Project Online

Job description

Job Description:

Pay Range: $60hr - $68.85hr

Responsibilities:

• Plays Scrum Master role on Agile projects and traditional Project Manager role on waterfall projects.
• Build and maintain resource plan, allocations, and compliance to plan to ensure end to end continuity and predictability of the project spending and forecasting.
• Coordinates internal resources, contractors and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope;
• Develops stakeholders management plans and communicates effectively.
• Develops and documents project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensures technical feasibility.
• Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage and mitigate risks associated with changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measures and reports on project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Performs risk management to minimize project risks.
• Schedules and facilitates project delivery Toll Gates.
• Manages defect resolution process.
• Conducts and documents lessons learned.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Scrum Master Certification and PMP certification preferred.

Related Experience:

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• Freight Rating, Brokerage, Transportation and Logistics preferred
• Expertise in SDLC required.
• Jira Software experience required.
• Prior experience in applying proven project management methodologies to large mission critical projects.
• Prior experience with using Agile and/or waterfall methodology required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong facilitation, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrix organization.
• Creating and Managing project plans required.
• PPM Tool - MSFT's Project Online experience preferred.