Project Manager at Softworld, a Kelly Company in Beaverton, Oregon

Posted in Other 11 days ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Project Manager

Beaverton, OR 97006 Hybrid

Contract, 12 Months +

3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.

You'll be responsible for managing multiple business initiatives simultaneously. Utilizes various project management tools and artifacts to develop timelines, track towards delivery dates, identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, document decisions and capture actions necessary to successfully launch a project. Ensures deadlines are met and internal and external project team members and stakeholders are kept updated on project status. Works hand in hand with Project Sponsor and understands pivotal points to escalate issues demanding Executive Leadership's attention. Builds strong relationships and serves as primary conduit and facilitator of day-to-day communication between project team, internal customers, and external partners and vendors. Asks questions to drive meaningful discussions that pull out a full picture of work to be delivered. Provides objective examination and evaluation of project status. Develops and implements constructive resolutions to ensure compliance, controls and efficiencies while balancing risk and cost.

As our Project Manager, you will:
  • Meet with business sponsors and stakeholders to capture project management needs and clarify specific requirements for each project.
  • Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of assigned projects to ensure progress against the goals and objectives.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared internally and externally with the project team.
  • Serve as primary liaison to all cross functional teams.
  • Align with Business Analysts and Product Owners to define roadmap and write requirements
  • Compile, track and coordinate project related updates relative to milestones.
  • Professionally communicate to all levels of the organization, early and often, utilizing a variety of mediums
  • Ensure decisions needed, changes to project timelines, and changes to project scope are documented, communicated, and escalated as necessary.
  • Understand and document business systems/processes using narratives and/or flowcharting techniques.
  • Apply critical thinking, problem solving skills and influence to drive conversations that impact the project and the business
  • Work independently to plan and prioritize collaborative efforts and tasks.
  • Collaborate with project leaders and subject matter experts to mitigate risks and remediate issues.

Requirements:
  • Ability to work on enterprise-wide projects of varying complexity.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
  • Experience using a variety project management tools and artifacts.
  • Knowledge of agile roles, framework and principals.
  • Ability to build relationships and network across the organization, plus influence management at all levels
  • Experience with process improvement and advanced time management skills.
  • Experience mapping processes, data and/or organizing complex information into understandable outputs
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • 3-8 years of project management experience.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Proficient at Microsoft Office product suite
  • Preferred experience in Smartsheets, Teams, Miro, OneDrive, OneNote and Azure DevOps
  • The ability to work independently or on a team.

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