Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ, 85007 (Onsite (2-3 Times a month)

12 Months Contract

Job Description:

Knowledge

Theoretical and practical aspects of project management.

Organization s methodologies and tools.

Organization s policies and procedures.

Interrelationships among various internal & external organizational functions.

SKILL:

• Strong customer service. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication.
• ABILITY Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Develop and write technical documentation.
• Leading team(s) to design solutions for clients.

Skills Preferred

• Advanced project management.
• Learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles and tools used to create and deliver perspectives with fewest resources with continuous problem solving.
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Experience Required

• Manages multiple medium and large-sized projects, including some complex projects, in support of the Statewide Security Program Facilitates the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements
• Leads planning and implementation of projects
• Develops methods to monitor project progress and takes corrective action
• Manages projects based on repeatable standards and practices where possible, but also may require defining new approaches.
• Resolves or assists in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas.
• Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes to resolve issues
• Proactively and routinely identifies, mitigates and reports project risks
• Manages and coordinates project budget and resource allocation.

Experience Preferred

3-7 years of proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in IT or cybersecurity Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated success. Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Education Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PRINCE2, Six Sigma. Agile methodology certifications like PMI-ACP for Agile Certified Practitioner or SAFe Agilist if the company focuses on Agile methodologies.

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