Project Manager

Company: Fast Switch - Great Lakes
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Project Manager #429855Job Description:* This position is responsible for managing small to moderate sized projects, primarily in the Marketing business unit.* This position has overall responsibility for developing a project plan that is delivered within the agreed upon tolerances of time and budget.* This position will continuously work in partnership with business and technical stakeholders and will provide tactical management and project administration to the project team.* This position is responsible for the coordination of leading multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver technology projects of varying size and complexity, focusing specifically on software implementation or enhancement projects.Essential Position Functions/Responsibilities:* Reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and allotment of available departmental resources to various project phases.* Creates a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.* Formulates and defines the technical scope and objectives of the project. Reviews the project schedule and plan with business partners and staff participating in the implementation of the project.* Oversees the execution of the project plan. Ensures that forms and records are created to document the project activities and progress. Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones and required tasks. Assigns duties and responsibilities to project personnel. Overcomes challenges and adjusts as necessary to ensure successful completion of the project.* Communicates with stakeholders on the progress of the project. Creates reports that describe the status of the project and budget associated with the project.* Evaluates, with the business partner, the outcomes of the project and establishes plans for any next steps or follow up activities necessary. Position Prerequisites * 3 years of experience in project management including development, implementation, and maintenance of systems preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms and preferably in the Marketing space* 2 years of experience working with Agile or Waterfall methodologies for project management* Demonstrated ability to deliver development projects from inception to successful implementation* Solid project management skills with the demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple small and mid-size projects in a cross-functional environment* Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies* Solid understanding of the software development process, including requirement gathering, analysis/design, development tools/technologies, release/version control, contemporary testing methodologies and deployment management* Demonstrated experience in creating detailed documentation for moderate sized projects* Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and achieve results* Good ability in interpreting customer business needs and translating them into application and operational requirement* Ability to communicate needs and schedules, as well as ensure that plans are in place and standards are adhered to* Good ability to communicate verbally and in technical writing to all levels of the organization in a proactive, contextually appropriate manner* Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all management levels* Good ability to prioritize work by dividing time, attention, and effort between current project workload and ongoing support tasks* Ability to influence those not within direct control* Ability to coordinate and execute cross functionally with technical managers, business managers, SMEs, and customers* Some financial analysis skills and familiarity with financial reporting toolsAdditional Info:At Fast Switch - Great Lakes (FSGL), Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Isn't that cool? Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve, and have a little fun along the way.We at FSGL, have been doing this for 22 years with pride, dedication and plain old-fashioned--hard work.We're a financially strong, privately-held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things, and we do them for Fortune 10 companies, Inc. 500 companies, and technology start-ups.Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose just the benefits that you need or want, options include:* Medical and Dental (Fast Switch pays majority of the medical program)* Vision* Personal Time Off (PTO) Program* Long Term Disability (100% paid)* Life Insurance (100% paid)* 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar matchPlus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.One of our pride points as that in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, Fast Switch was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press.To view all of our open positions, please go to: https://clientapps.jobadder.com/45103/fast-switchFollow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/FastSwitchGLFollow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fastswitchgl/Find us on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fast-switch-great-lakesAnd you can become a fan of Fast Switch on Facebook at: https://tinyurl.com/v4p9yy7

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