Responsibilities:

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• Coordinate project life cycle tasks from definition through post-implementation

• Maintain project scope definition and change control management, including monitoring actual performance against schedule

• Ensure creation, identification, prioritization, and sign-off of business requirements

• Assure project planning and financial monitoring, including coordination of cost estimates; resource planning and management, and the identification of and securing of resources

• Define a methodology for project modifications, conversion, and implementation

• Facilitate project communication including risks, issues, and deviations from the plan

• Confirm achievement of objectives; verify and document project deliverables and milestones to formalize acceptance by the sponsor

• Provide direction, leadership, and mentoring as required to other team members

• Coordinate production, post-implementation tasks, and project review

• Ensure proper transition to the production support team and impacted business areas 

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Qualifications: 

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• 3+ years project coordination background with demonstrable experience managing long term consulting engagements

• Demonstrable talent for driving complex issues to a satisfactory resolution and removing roadblocks impeding project progress

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

• Demonstrated competency in managing substantial project budgets

• Ability to clearly define complex issues despite incomplete or ambiguous information

• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills required

• Ability to maintain composure and continue to function effectively under pressure

• Comfortable interacting effectively at all levels of the organization

• Attention to detail and discipline to ensure project management methods are adhered to. 

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Education:

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• Relevant Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred

 

Technical Skills:

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• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite, with particularly strong acumen in MS Project

 

Travel Requirements:

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• You can expect 70% travel during the project duration

• Work is 3-4 days at client site and Friday at home

• Relocation is NOT required for this position

• Travel expenses to and from client site, car rental, etc. will be reimbursed in addition to a per diem