Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: 25-Sep-24
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type: Contract
Categories:
Internal Number: 13902
Description:
Our client has an immediate need for a Project Manager, who is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of IT discrete projects according to the Project Management Methodology
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Project Management experience
- Familiarity with Project Management tools and methods
- Experience with Planview is a plus
Responsibilities:
- Initiate/Define Phase
- Achieve a high level of understanding of the project work being requested
- Obtain senior management approval for work being initiated
- Work with the project sponsor to define the project scope
- Prepare and submit the scope document for approval
- Coordinate, prepare and participate in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) meeting
- Facilitate WBS meetings, as required
- Prepare project schedule and all required project planning documents including preparing and adhering to the Funding Request process, preparing risk analysis, and adjusting the schedule to account for risk in the project baseline
- Execute project plan on schedule and within budget with the utilization of scope, time, quality, and cost constraints
- Communicate status to stakeholders according to the project communication plan
- Escalate project issues to sponsor, vendor, program manager, functional manager and/or senior management, if appropriate
- Ensure that goals and deliverables as described in project scope document are met
- Actively manage material changes to scope and schedule
- Conduct closing meeting with project team
- Perform all project closure activities including providing functional managers feedback on the performance of their resources and recognizing project team and/or key members for successful results
Why Work for ConsultUSA:
- ConsultUSA offers competitive salaries, major medical (PPO or HDHP w/ HSA), dental, and vision insurance plans, and 401k plan with immediate eligibility for both salary and hourly employees
- ConsultUSA hosts several outings and events, holiday and summer parties, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees
- We will work with you to obtain training for in-demand technologies and prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams
- ConsultUSA offers Business Analysis and Project Management training through our Project Management Institute (PMI)® award-winning sister company, PMCentersUSA
How to Apply:
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