Project Manager - Ames, United States - Compu-Vision Consulting

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    Role:
    PM



    Location:
    Ames, IO-Need to visit client office on need basis



    Contract Duration: 6-12 Months

    Job Description:

    Develop a project plan with key milestones, dates, responsible teams/owners, key deliverables, and define the scope of the project
    Monitor project status to ensure the project remains on schedule and on/under budget
    Manage and troubleshoot project issues as they occur and escalate, as necessary
    Work cross functionally with InfoSec, R&D, Build,Test, Release (BTR), Platform Operations (PlatOps) to build, produce, and re-define the SDLC program
    Coordinate and lead regular (e.g. weekly) project meetings to obtain and communicate project status, blockers, next steps, and action items
    Communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders related to issues and/or scope changes.
    Manage project documentation (e.g. plans, etc.) in designated workspace
    Collaborate with vendor project managers or teams on planning, execution, and requirements
    Manage vendor plans and resources according to agreements, including invoice review and escalate matters, as appropriate


    Specialized skill set:


    3+ years relevant project leadership experience
    Strong understanding and ability to implement Agile Methodologies (Lean, Scrum, Kanban) and Project Management best practices.
    Has delivered and supported at least one mature product or system for production customers usage.