Junior Project Manager
Job DescriptionJob Description
No Visa sponsorship (Only GC holders or U.S. Citizens may apply); Will have W2 and is a Contract position
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Our client, a Fortune™ 500 company, is the industry leader in financial services payment technology.
What does an Exceptional Program Manager Do?
As a Program/Project Manager you are responsible for driving complex, high priority, strategic programs. You will lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, cross-company teams that are responsible for all aspects of a Program, from initiation to closure
As A Program/Project Manager you will lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, cross-company Programs to support The Global Business Solutions team. This team is shaping the industry by providing innovative financing solutions businesses need to fund growth and drive economic vitality in communities around the country. Our solutions help thousands of businesses of all sizes quickly adapt to changing market needs from accelerating ecommerce sales and reimagining the retail experience to purchasing inventory, securing equipment and creating jobs.
In this role you will:
- Be responsible for enterprise-wide strategy formulation, vision implementation, operational tasks, cost and risk management.
- Work on moderate issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company.
- Lead/direct projects and resources and has full responsibility for their outcomes. Plans and conducts assignments involving the larger and more important projects and resources.
- Oversee the progress of project goals and may oversee the outcomes of others simultaneously; evaluate results. May act in liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations. Operates with latitude for unreviewed actions and/or decisions.
- Evaluate progress and results and recommend major change in procedures.
- Use knowledge of new technology to estimate and advise concerning impact of decisions and services.
- Formulate strategies to increase customer/user satisfaction.
- Full responsibility for managing resources for area of expertise.
- Communicate internally and externally to all levels of management, agencies and customers.
- Possess and apply an advanced knowledge of a field of specialization to the completion of projects of major complexity.
- Provide leadership through the assessment and analysis of complex data, theory and application of practices.
- Assist executives and/or directors in defining organization goals and strategic plans.
- Regularly interacts with executives and/or customers. Interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
- Facilitate/manage Program communications and stakeholder, client and team expectations.
- Ensure project methodologies, project delivery processes (Scrum & Kanban), and implementation management processes are followed.
- This includes managing and driving:
- Project Schedule
- Risk and Issue Management
- Scope Change Management
- Manage the overall Program budget and benefit landscape. This includes understanding and validating estimates, cost variance tracking, and managing project resources effectively.
- Provide clear and concise Program communication; both written and verbal across all constituents (Executive leadership, Sponsor, Customer ....)
Basic Qualifications for Consideration:
- 1-2 years of experience in Project and Program Management
- Education Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work experience.
- Skills/Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Project and or Microsoft Project Server
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Proven success in delivering projects within budget and specified timeframes, while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Proven problem solving skills from problem assessment to solution selection
- Ability to identify alternatives and make contingency plans
- Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction, and altering priorities
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, providing options and recommendations relating to resolving issues, mitigating risks, and resolving escalated items.
Preferred Qualifications for Consideration:
- Project portfolio management expertise
- Issuer and acquirer payments processing expertise
- PMP
Company DescriptionSnakorpio is a boutique consulting and executive search firm founded by Industry veterans. We are currently servicing tier 1 investment banks, buy-side funds, technology service providers, energy, Biotech and fortune 500 companies. Our strength is our strong relationships with our clients and unprecedented success rate in candidate placement.Company DescriptionSnakorpio is a boutique consulting and executive search firm founded by Industry veterans. We are currently servicing tier 1 investment banks, buy-side funds, technology service providers, energy, Biotech and fortune 500 companies. Our strength is our strong relationships with our clients and unprecedented success rate in candidate placement.]]>