Project Manager

Description

Responsibilities Key Functions1. Accountable for the results of the defined group. Responsible for performance and compensation management of direct team and for providing input for matrixed team members.2. Responsible for the leadership, management, and control of projects and programs which are highly complex and include many integration points. Typically project cost may exceed 1 million dollars.3. Provides oversight and leadership to the development of program/project level estimates, plans, resource plans, and controls for projects throughout all phases of the project life cycle which typically have more than 20 resources.4. Manages and communicates status, risks, and issues of projects to key stakeholders & sponsors and to senior leadership. Leads and facilitates project steering committee meetings and project team meetings5. Provides input to the development of program/project management practices. Ensures consistent execution of project/program management practices, governance standards, processes and metrics6. Provide formalized, continuing work direction and leadership to assigned project team(s), including scheduling, assignment of work and review of project efforts. Assist Project Managers as needed.7. Monitor project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule. Proactively assess project variances. Implement change as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified time, cost and quality objectives. Keep management informed as needed. Assist lessexperienced personnel as needed.8. Mentors project team members and Project Managers on project deliverables and processes.9. Assist in working with Vendor Management to negotiate contracts with external vendors.