Project Management Manager - ( Switchgear/ Construction )

As the Manager - Project Management, you will manage and direct the work of a project team. You will be responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will also ensure project team milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets. You will oversee subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their job and has authority for personnel actions.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis.
• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff or consultants and make appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle.
• Set and manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Manage changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devise contingency plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• PM Certification preferred
• 5-7 years experience in business and project management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• 3 years experience direct work, with a team, in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide excellent service to internal and external customers
• Ability to spot key risks upfront and mitigate
• Ability to bring quick focus to key issues and priorities

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