Agile Project Manager

Agile Project Manager

Location: Lansing, Michigan (Open for Remote but rate should be rate, for onsite rate is 90/hr)

15+ years of experience in project management

Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation

Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation

Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget

Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met

Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes

Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks

Structure and manage integrated, multitrack performance databases for digital, print, social, broadcast, and experiential projects

Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and researchers

Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables

Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan

Experience in developing web technologies and software platforms for maximum usability

Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines

Proven success working with all levels of management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2

Experience in developing platforms for internal processes

Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets