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Job Information
Job title

Projec t Manager

Company JSI
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel None
Published on 5/1/2007
Description
Company located in Druid Hills area seeks Project Manager.


SUMMARY:
Project Manager needed for a company specializing in the default mortgage industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general guidance of a Manager. May oversee multiple high-priority projects. Responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, planning, design, construction, testing, implementation, support and evaluation).
Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
Responsible for assembling project team, aligning individuals to roles & responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and managing the schedule to ensure timely completion of project.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and project deliverables. Will communicate with Departmental Managers and may communicate higher (including company executives) regarding status of specific projects.
The project manager would be accountable for the delivery of highly visible, cross-functional projects. These projects are on the radar of upper management and the expectation is that this level would be able to communicate the status of the project at any point in time.
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
Minimizes exposure and risk on projects.
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately (visible to team members).
Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
Holds regular (weekly, biweekly) status meetings with project team & management.
Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
Conducts timesheet tracking, cost analysis reports, budget reports, schedule reports, and so on. Identifies critical tasks impacting overall project success and ensures successful completion.
Identifies any risks/issues associated with the project and proceeds in a timely manner to have these resolved to prevent detrimental impact on the project schedule/budget.
Other duties as assigned.



EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Information Systems or equivalent and a minimum five years experience with project management/professional services experience, including the management of large and complex projects. Experience with MS Project, MS Office and Visio as well as other collaboration environments such as Microsoft SharePoint Services required. Knowledge of PMBOK methodologies and PMI association standards preferred.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
Candidate must have strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as the ability to communicate appropriately with both technical and business experts, and must have thorough knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools. Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions. Must excel with group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.

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Experience/Skills
Project Manager exp.

Other desired skills:
Project Manager exp.
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