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Project Manager II
- Insight Global (Wauwatosa, WI)
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Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Project Manager II. Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Project Manager II manages a variety of projects and evaluates new plans, various procedures in the process, and maintains communication with vendors and clients. The Project Manager II shall lead and guide the work of the technical staff within project parameters while serving as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project phases and assess business implications for each phase. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met. The Project Manager II will typically manage routine, intermediate projects and/or support other Project Managers with the goal of developing more advanced applied project management skills. Work decisions must be communicated clearly to all affected parties. Responsibilities Include:
1. Manage, oversee, and coordinate project execution to ensure successful and timely completion as required by the contract budget, schedule, and scope.
2. Proactively communicate project schedules, project change proposals, and related project activities on a regular basis with customer and seek to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
3. Establish project milestones, identify potential project risks, and develop/implement strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
4. Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
5. Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
6. Develop, initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans including information such as project scope, schedules, budget, and team members.
7. Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
8. Coordinate activities of project personnel including internal resources and vendors.
9. Coordinate and monitor activity and performance of outsourcing partners including but not limited to reoccurring site visits.
10. Establish and execute a project communication plan.
11. Assign duties, responsibilities, and spans of authority to project personnel.
12. Schedule and facilitate meetings related to projects.
13. Identify need for initial or supplemental project resources.
14. Coordinate recruitment or selection of project personnel.
15. Develop implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI).
16. Assess current or future customer needs and priorities through communicating directly with customers or other methods.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
o Related work experience in project management or in a similar position usually acquired through 2-4 years of exposure.
• Basic project management experience in a technical environment.
• Developing team leadership, team building and facilitation skills. • Shows initiative – engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities.
• Adaptable – responds effectively to changes in situation or information; ability to influence others and build consensus using strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems and look for solutions, solid conflict resolution skills.
• Developing financial analytical skills including cost control.
• Basic ability to facilitate a collaborative working environment for customers and team members.
• Demonstrated proficiency in general office related software. (Ex: Microsoft Office and/or MRP/ERP System).
• Ability to record and log information accurately.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a very fast paced, sometimes stressful environment and possess strong decision-making skills.
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