Project Manager - Minneapolis, United States - N-Tier Solutions

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager
Hybrid onsite 3 days per week


Essential Functions:
Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors
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Deliver projects that meet business requirements on time and within budget.
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Create and maintain project plan; identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones tasks; collect and report on progress to plan against individual project tasks as well as against the overall project.

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Create a communication plan that includes both internal and external project communication documents, meetings, and reporting requirements.
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Work with functional managers to assure complete and appropriate resourcing.
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Assign and monitor work of project team members, providing support and direction.
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Perform project plan analysis to identify critical path and resource issues.
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Manage the project from initiation through delivery and closure.
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Interface with project stakeholders to manage expectations.
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Manage issues and risks from identification to resolution.
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Manage project documentation including project documents (i.e. scope, requirements, design) status reports, meeting minutes, risks, issues, decisions, and action items.
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Manage the project budget.
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Consult with management on an ongoing basis to maintain strategic link to business needs.
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Assure compliance with company project management policies and standards.


Knowledge, Skill & Competency Requirements:
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Demonstrated communication and influencing skills.
Experience in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization
Experience in managing stakeholders
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Knowledge of Project Management methodologies and tools.
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Knowledge and understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
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Knowledge of industry products, functions, marketing and/or service policies and procedures.
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Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Project Server
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Experience in formal techniques of risk management
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Experience working closely with business teams
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Excellent relationship management skills
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Experience in change management
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Financial and Insurance Product Industry Experience is a plus
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Agile Methodology knowledge is a plus


Education & Experience:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is a plus
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PMP certification or other formal project management training required.
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Must have at least three years project management or program management experience.

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