Project Manager, Special Markets

The Project Manager is part of the Software Development Department in MWG-Corporate and reports to the Senior Project Manager.

The position an exempt, salaried role and is located at 500 Steed Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Project Manager will supervise and direct projects and workflows to meet corporate quality standards. To perform the job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works closely with managers and developers to determine needs and timeline for the successful implementation of projects including monitoring of project goals, timelines, and activities.
• Prepares, schedules, and sets up internal and external department meetings, conferences, and team ceremonies.
• Communicates project goals and expectations with the project members or managers involved in the project.
• Works closely with software development team members, Senior Project Manager and Vice President of Software Development as needed to develop detailed and PBI Acceptance Criteria, PBI's, tasks, checklists, etc.
• Communicates to management regarding Sprint publish accomplishments and planned work objectives.
• Vets, Onboards, Manages, and tracks work items submitted by all offices and all managers through the SMTR Application for processed work to a developer.
• Manages project timelines and takes action to ensure project deadlines are met using the appropriate tools.
• Assists in the development of the Business Analyst and Quality Assurance teamwork plans, risk assessments, project documentation and participates in routine updates.
• Researches, reproduces, and helps to resolve carrier-reported and manager-reported issues efficiently and effectively.
• Reviews quality assurance of products before implementing with internal or external customers.
• Provides annual reviews and mentoring to team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Project Manager, Vice President of Software Development, and the Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• College Degree Required, or 5+ years of corporate business knowledge preferred.
• Prior project management experience or marketing experience required.
• Must be proficient in computer skills and have strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Windows, Excel, and Word.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

To be successful in this position, the skills, and abilities below are necessary and should be second nature.

• Must be able to perform in a very high paced environment and professionally handle interruptions.
• Must have the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to prioritize projects, work multiple projects simultaneously, and meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Must possess excellent problem-solving skills and have keen attention to details.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations appropriately.
• Must maintain confidentiality and privacy in every aspect of the job. Must have valid driver's license as this is a role that requires driving and travel.

JOB ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The following are job functions that an employee must be capable of performing with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English; Spanish is a plus.
• Must have basic typing skills.
• Must be able to work as scheduled.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position as stated above can be fully met.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and sit or stand at a desk during 85% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift, stoop, and carry small equipment items and supplies, possibly weighing up to 20lbs.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS :

Morgan White Group will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job, unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Morgan White Group.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

MWG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the principles of the EEOC. All employment decisions are based upon each person's qualifications, abilities, and performance.

Our company works to provide an environment where human dignity prevails and all employees and applicants for employment receive equal consideration and fair treatment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.