Project Manager

Job Summary
Position: Admin/Clerical – Project Manager
Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: (08:00:AM – 05:00:PM)
Location: Kansas City, MO
Duration: 8 Months
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Summary of the job:

• Initiate, plan, execute and control projects involving multiple people, process and technology components.
• Align project requirements and deliverables with the strategic and tactical goals of the organization.
• Establish and nurture positive relationships with project sponsors, participants, stakeholders and customers.
• Measure and be accountable for the short- and long-term project results.

Responsibilities and Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own overall responsibility for the success of assigned projects.
• Understand the business needs of the customer.
• Define project objectives and deliverables to meet those needs.
• Identify assumptions and constraints that impact schedule, resources, costs, quality and risk.
• Define scope, schedule, budget and quality levels for the project.
• Identify, obtain and organize necessary project resources.
• Prepare and execute plans for quality, change control and communications.
• Prepare and gain approval on an overall Project Plan.
• Execute against the Project Plan while controlling and reporting on scope, schedule, quality, costs, resources and risks.
• Verify and document project results.
• Complete all tasks necessary to close the project, transitioning to an operational state, if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Required skills/experience/education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related area, or the equivalent through a combination of education and work experience.
• Five years of project management
• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated decision-making, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Track record of establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Effective written and oral presentation skills and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal associates, external vendors, and business partners.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, but with little formal supervision or guidance.
• Effective supervisory skills in a matrix-management environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and project planning tools

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $45.00 to $50.00 /hour

Experience:

• Project Management: 1 year (Preferred)