Project Manager II

Acara Solutions is looking for a remote Project Manager for our national client in the banking industry! -Location : Buffalo, NY -Pay Rate : up to $57 / hr-One year temporary assignment OVERVIEW : - Manages projects with multiple interfaces or initiatives, or one larger project affecting two businesses or functional areas.

Manages changes to project scope, schedule and costs using appropriate verification techniques to keep the project plan accurate, updated, reflective of authorized project changes as defined in the change management plan, and facilitate customer acceptance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : - Manage projects with multiple interfaces or initiatives, or one larger project affecting two businesses or functional areas, from initiation through close.

Ensure familiarity with scope and project objectives and establish clear roles and responsibilities for project team members.

Projects may be of a technical and / or non-technical nature.- Develop Project Plan, forecast and schedule. Work with stakeholders to record detailed project requirements, constraints and assumptions to establish project deliverables, using requirement-gathering techniques (, brainstorming, focus groups) and the project charter.

• Ensure plans for assigned projects include work breakdown, project organization chart, cost / budget and communication, risk, quality and resource plans.
• Communicate project plans to affected parties to ensure a common understanding, set expectations and align stakeholders and project team members.
• Ensure execution of tasks defined in the project plan to achieve the project goals. Execute all parts of the project plan and manage the budget / forecast.
• Monitor and control project work including change controls.- Measure project performance utilizing appropriate tools and techniques to monitor progress;

identify and quantify variances, complete any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.- Implement approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events.

• Improve project team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training and motivating to facilitate cooperation, ensure project efficiency and boost morale.
• Support larger project initiatives working under the direction of higher management.- Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and responsibility of each team member, to effectively coordinate team activities.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite.

Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.- Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the Client brand.

• Maintain Company internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.Required Skills / Qualifications : -Bachelors degree and a minimum of 3 years proven general management, project analysis or project management experience or 5 years higher education and / or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years proven general management, project analysis or project management experience including a minimum of 2 years is project management experience.
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages. Preferred Skills / Qualifications : Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.