Project Manager

We are looking for a contract to hire Project Manager who will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of multiple projects varying in size, scope, and complexity.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Close teamwork with individuals internal and external to IT will be necessary during the project life cycle. 
• Interfacing with various departments within the company in developing the initial project scope.  Liaison with finance may be required in the preparation of financial justification and approval of the projects. 
• Hands on proactive approach to managing projects is expected  - with full responsibility for all aspects of a project including executing the project within scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage project dependencies
• Preparation of project documents, project plan, communication plan, issues log, reporting risks, and action items. 
• Proactively communicating project information and status and conducting project status meetings. 
• May have responsibility for directing and overseeing resources and contractors. 
• May have responsibility for performing business analysis and gathering requirements for select projects.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of related Project Management Experience
• Extensive knowledge in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools
• Intermediate skills using work breakdown structures for project control and forecasting
• Intermediate skills with project financial tracking systems utilizing public or proprietary software
• Intermediate skills handling complex projects and executing those projects using project management phases
• Advanced knowledge of MS Project for developing and maintaining project schedules
• Business analysis skills using various IT systems
• Familiar with standard IT concepts, practices, and procedures 
General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced):
• Demonstrated ability to oversee projects involving multi-disciplines
• Ability to execute projects within scope, schedule and budget
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Efficient time management skills
• Solid client interface skills
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills

Please refer to job code 100809d when responding to this ad.

Category:	Information Technology
	> Project Management
Location:	Wayne, NJ
County:	Passaic County
ZIP Code:	07470
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	contract-to-hire
Company:	MGD Services, Inc.
Phone:	877-643-8378
Fax:	email only