Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Manage small and large internal projects across all business areas, including technology implementation projects. Responsible for all stages of a project lifecycle and expected to work with staff at all levels of the organization to achieve business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Responsible for day-to-day project leadership and delivery.
• Work across Agile or Waterfall projects as the situation dictates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and project resources to implement projects and ensure goals are met.
• Maintain easy-to-understand and well-communicated project plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with the Product Owner or Project Sponsor to ensure the highest value features are delivered within the established schedule and budget.
• Actively participate in assisting the team to resolve issues and escalate as needed.
• Manage project timelines and processes, regularly prioritizing and monitoring workflow.
• Facilitate effective and efficient team meetings.
• Proactively escalate and inform any budget, timeline, deliverable, quality, or personnel issues as soon as an issue is known and facilitate joint problem-solving.
• Prepare project status reports and conduct periodic status meetings to update project steering teams on progress, risks, and issues.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, or related field or equivalent work experience

Experience : 3-5+ years of project management experience

Skills and Abilities :

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Strong budget management and tracking background
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments
• Comfortable with both big-picture analysis and hands-on, detail-oriented task management
• Proven proficiency with technology and willingness to learn new software applications
• Proficiency in managing large software implementations and complex projects
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira and Confluence
• Excellent estimating, scheduling, and budgeting skills with an eye for minimizing risk
• Excellent communication including verbal, written, and presentation skills as well as interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to inspire teams to a high level of quality and performance
• Enthusiasm, positive energy, and ability to maintain grace and a sense of humor under pressure
• Experience working with business owners to gather requirements, write project specifications, and communicate requirements
• A solid understanding of all phases of the project lifecycle
• Ability to take initiative, organize diverse tasks, work independently, and integrate and pursue corporate strategy
• Ability to effectively lead and participate in cross-functional teams
• Appreciation of Everence faith values

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None

SCHEDULE : Full-time