Project Manager II

What are we looking for in our Project Manager II?

Project Manager II

Remote

2 months (possible extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay rate range: $60-$65/hr. on w2

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to lead multiple small to large-scale projects in support of our product and operations partners. The successful candidate will have a strong background in project management, with the ability to coordinate planning and execution, facilitate stakeholder discussions, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate planning and execution for multiple small to large-scale Vendor Change Management projects in support of our product and operations partners.
• Facilitate discussion and coordination among operational stakeholders across the company to manage all existing resources in the most effective way.
• Communicate prioritization and trade-off operational decisions to the broader cross-functional team to drive consensus and ensure that those decisions are properly implemented.
• Accountable for project progress, flagging when projects or deadlines are in jeopardy, while maintaining respectful relationships in difficult or stressful situations.
• Manage client's cross-functional operational efforts and advocate for our Vendor Partners, working with engineering, policy, training, and other operational teams to ensure the smooth rollout of changes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc. Google suite.

Minimum Years of Experience- 3+

Must-Have Skills

• Strong Project Management: Coordinate planning, execution, and stakeholder

discussions.

• Excellent Communication: Verbal and written skills for proposals, reports, and

client negotiations.

• Leadership & Mentoring: Lead, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to

team members.

• Independent Worker: Self-motivated and able to work independently with

minimal supervision.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Production Process Knowledge: Familiarity with production processes and

quality control.

• Business & Management Principles: Understanding of strategic planning,

resource allocation, and production methods.

• Project Management Certification: PMP or PMI certification preferred.
• Vendor Management: Experience managing outsource vendors.

Degrees/Certifications

Required:Bachelors degree,

Preferred : PMI and PMP

Benefits Info

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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