[Remote] (Remote) Project Manager - 6 Month Contract
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Systems and Software, a division of Harris Computer Systems, is a software development company based in Winooski, VT. They are seeking a Project Manager for a 6-month contract to coordinate utility software implementation projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and remain on track.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate components of utility CIS software implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Maintain and update detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects remain on track
- Identify and report issues, risks, or delays in a timely manner to the PMO Manager and stakeholders for resolution
- Provide clear communication and regular updates on project progress to the PMO Manager and project teams
- Assist the PMO Manager in maintaining project management documentation and processes to ensure consistency across projects
- Adhere to established project management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with project management practices and help identify areas for administrative efficiency
- Maintain consistent communication with internal teams, including R&D, Sales, and Delivery, to ensure alignment on project tasks
- Assist in monitoring project budgets, ensuring expenses are tracked against financial goals
- Track and report on project status, timelines, and financials, generating regular status reports for the PMO Manager
- Collaborate with finance teams to verify financial data aligns with forecasts
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project delivery timelines and budget variance
- Assist in analyzing project execution data to contribute ideas for enhancing team efficiency
- Support the PMO Manager in preparing project status updates and gathering data for issue escalation
- Participate in client-facing discussions, documenting meeting minutes and action items to ensure customer satisfaction
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in project management or a related role, preferably within software implementations or technical environments
- Experience in managing project budgets ranging from $10k to over $2.5M
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Spira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Clarizen
- Basic understanding of Waterfall project management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members and customers
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage tasks with guidance
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on learning and delivering results
- Experience working in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with cross-functional groups such as Sales, R&D, and Delivery
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on organization and process
- Position may require travel as high as 75% in North America without restriction
- Frequent communication through Teams, phone calls, and email to stay connected with remote teams and leadership
- Experience tracking project financials or budgets is preferred
- Exposure to Agile methodologies is a plus
Benefits
- 3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
- Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
- Flexible work options (and some pretty cool offices!)
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