VMS Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them
• Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholders/sponsor's needs and deliver on desired outcomes
• Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues
• Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions
• Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis
• Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk
• Manage client expectations, anticipate operational and tactical risks and track them
• Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required
• Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis
• Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for future projects

Requirements

• Strong PMO methodology experience
• Highly developed level of proficiency in preparing and presenting project status reports and reviews to Director-level management
• Bachelor's degree/equivalent with 5+ years experience in project management
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals
• Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis
• Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Visio
• Highly organized with good time management skills
• Customer service orientation, and strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience with implementing VMS systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in project management

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement account access
• Paid sick leave as provided by applicable law