Position Type: Project Manager
Location: Branchburg, NJ
Hourly rate: $43.00
Contractor benefits: Medical, vision, Dental, 401k
Job Description:
Responsible for all aspects of various projects of a less complex nature. Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project. Responsible for assembling project time, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including monitoring budget/spending
Responsibilities
* Manages project team information to support project team, LCT and/or LCC decision making
* Accountable for quality implementation on projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis; Budget; Robust planning
* Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively to a wide range of stakeholders
*Creates, coordinates and maintains integrated project plans in Project & Portfolio Mgmt. Tool (PPM)
*Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule
*Manages preparation for project milestone reviews
*Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and meeting minutes
*Executes project management processes
*Follows best practices in project teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and continuous exchange
*Performs other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience, required.
PMP Certification, Smartsheet experience, preferred.
2-5 years project management, product development and/or relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skill or Ability
Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities
Strong written and oral communication skills
Basic stakeholder management and facilitation skills
Proficient in MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool
Ability to manage projects with ambitious milestones
Ability to escalate and drive management decisions in relation to project execution and resource needs
Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred
Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.
EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
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