Project Lead

Iselin, NJ 08830 | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 12/06/24 Job Category: Project Manager Job Number: 2213

Job Description

SUMMARY:

  • Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholders/sponsors needs and deliver on desired outcomes.
  • Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them.
  • Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues.
  • Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions.
  • Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis.
  • Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining, and conveying impact on budget, time, and risk.
  • Manage client expectations, anticipates operational and tactical risks, and tracks them.
  • Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues, and escalate to immediate manager where required.
  • Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis.
  • Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools, and findings for future projects.

 

EXPERTISE IN:

  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have a strong command of the English language written and oral.
  • Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals.
  • Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics.
  • Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis.
  • Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Visio.
  • Highly organized with good time management skills.
  • Customer service orientation, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline - preferred.
  • PMP certification - preferred.
  • 5+ years’ experience managing projects.

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