Project Manager
Parsippany, NJ, United States
A recognized consumer products company in New Jersey is currently seeking a new Project Manager to join their growing team.
Responsibilities:
The Project Manager will be responsible for
Creating visibility into the project activities and milestones while balancing the desire to follow an agile and iterative software development process.
Partnering with other digital delivery groups to align ongoing efforts
Contributing to the team by participating in solution definition and removing roadblocks
Attaining full knowledge of the functional area and helps the project teams to focus on achieving desired business outcomes.
Surfacing challenges that require cross-team coordination or leadership intervention prior to them impacting scope, cost or the timeline.
Establishing a good cadence for communicating outside the team including conducting effective meetings for the given audience by managing the agenda, running the meeting and communicating/tracking follow-ups.
Establishing strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders
Helping the team in identifying development opportunities and challenging the team to actively work on improving their performance
Managing budgets, forecasts and vendor teams; Coordinates vendor selection and contracting.
Ensuring alignment of project objectives with the overall IT strategy and roadmap.
Ensuring project or framework-specific governance is implemented
Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications: 10+ years of managing initiatives in digital environment preferably in a manufacturing area
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or relevant experience
Experience in applying traditional and agile frameworks that are best suited to the needs of the project to deliver value.
Must have strong experience in managing large, complex projects
Advanced knowledge of IT standards, policies and procedures
Advanced knowledge of Traditional and Agile frameworks
Advanced knowledge of Tools for Managing and Reporting team progress
Excellent experience in dealing with C-level executives
Proficient working with technology platforms
Strong ability in Problem Solving, Forward-Thinking, Influencing Stakeholders
Strong Adaptability and Sense of ownership
Strong ability to Build Relationships and Credibility with Management
Strong Ability to Influence and Drive Cross-Functional Decisions and Initiatives
Desired Skills: Training and certifications in traditional project management and/or agile methodologies
Experience in a Manufacturing environment