Posted time July 24, 2023 Location Grand Rapids, MI, USA Job type Full-time

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee all aspects of project execution, from planning and resource allocation to delivery and closeout. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player with exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Initiate and define project scope, objectives, and stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility and desired outcome are clearly outlined.
  • Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans.
  • Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
  • Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
  • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
  • Use project performance tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans and money spend.
  • Issue all appropriate legal paperwork (e.g. contracts and terms of agreement).
  • Manage risks and issues, creating mitigation plans and bringing issues to resolution.
  • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of project management and related experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly preferred.
  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
  • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.

Preferred Skills:

  • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
  • An understanding of the industry’s standards and regulations.
  • Strong decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively with different levels of management and with clients.
  • Experience using software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar project management tools.
  • Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management.
  • Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • A keen understanding of financial management principles.