Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a solid customer relationship and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project.
• Interfaces with internal project teams, management, customers and suppliers. Maintains timely communications and develops collaborative rapports with solutions-oriented approaches.
• Seeks opportunities to expand business. Participates in proposal and solution development for additional project opportunities.
• Manages project scope, deliverables, cost, profitability, schedule, quality and resources. Meets both on time delivery and budgetary objectives.
• Develops and maintains project plans and budgets to guide the execution and control of the project.
• Communicates project plans, objectives, timelines, schedules, job assignments, responsibilities and reporting relationships.
• Responsible for understanding contractual agreements and regulatory compliance related to assigned projects.
• Sets, manages and communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Ensures that operations are being executed in accordance with CNI policies and processes.
• Leverages corporate tools and templates where appropriate.
• Assigns, manages and monitors agreements and activities for subcontracts, including review and approval of invoices and funding.
• Responsible for time collection, invoice approvals, status reporting, and completion of contract setup checklists.
• Works with Contract Administrators to determine work breakdown structures, obtain vendor information, approve billing formats, and assist with workforce setup.
• Ensures staffing levels and skills are appropriate for the project scope and deliverables.
• Tracks and reports on project milestones and deliverables, manages dependencies and critical path.
• Collects and disseminates performance information, such as project review data, status reports, progress measurement and forecasting.
• Proactively manages changes in project scope and devises contingency plans.
• Develops Statement of Work, manages activities for subcontractors, and performs time collection and invoice approvals.
• Oversees the conduct and delivery of the Primary Project Objectives as defined in the contract Statement of Work.
• Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies.
• Provides complete Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting to the client / company.
• Resolves conflicts, complaints, confrontations or disagreements in a constructive manner.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
• Understand and implement project management methodologies and best practices.
• Proficient in utilizing project management software and tools.
• Work independently and typically report to the Sr. Program Manager or Director.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study with eight (8) years of relevant Project Management experience.
• At least 4 years of experience supporting a Strategic Planning group or PMO or an equivalent combination of education / experience.

Nice to Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
• Eight (8) years of relevant Project Management experience
• At least 4 years supporting a Strategic Planning group or PMO

Benefits & Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities