Project Manager

Project Manager

Arete Technologies, Inc. offers a set of innovative consulting and outsourcing services, bridging the gap between requirements and outputs of various dexterous and facile companies worldwide. The thrust of providing global deliverables with focus on providing paramount and unsurpassed services combined with cost saving solutions to the clients.

We understand the business requirements in the present day corporate scenario and aspire to provide world-class services enabling the organization to burgeon and flourish while keeping the work-life balance intact. The global delivery mechanism followed at Arete Technologies, Inc. saddles proficient schemas and unconventional channels to provide one-stop solutions for all your workforce needs.

Our team is an exquisite amalgamation of vast experiences of over 30 years in IT consulting and staffing industry. Connoisseurs in the field of staff augmentation for IT, we operate on a 24 by 7 model with an aim of providing affordable and adept professionals with an assurance of satisfaction for both consultants and clients.

We are pre-eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT consultancy, software development, web development providing unexcelled services and focusing on both the employers and employees.

Job Description

Title: Project Manager Location: Des Moines, IA

Position Type: Contract Duration: 12+ Months

This position requires experience in vendor management. Must be experienced in managing and coordinating project direction and scope from analysis through implementation, including discovery work with business leaders, technology, and third-party vendor.

Tasks:

• Define and display formal communication methods, establish open and consistent communication within the agency (including executive management), as well as with PMO management.
• Plan and direct delivery of information to management and project teams on project plans, schedules, budgets, proposals, requirements, analysis, designs, strategies, recommendations, issues and tasks and activities.
• Actively manage resources dedicated to the project, determining task to assignments, identifying needs, and coordinating project activities and adhering to project deadlines.
• Direct problem resolution, decision making, communications and other associated activities during all phases of large or medium complex projects using a proactive and positive approach.

Experience Needed:

• Ability to interact with executives
• Ability to lead a team in ambiguous situations
• Ability to coordinate activities with business and technology overlaps
• Ability to lead and facilitate a team in collaborative decision-making
• Strong ability to analyze and solve problems and conflict resolution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship builder; ability to lead individuals from multiple business areas with various levels and skills
• Experience leading vendor driven projects preferred

Skills Needed:

• Product and services management background
• Problem Solving
• Organizational
• Analytical/Critical Thinking

Behaviors:

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Humility: Although a top performer in given practice, willingness to show patience in learning the "business" of state government and its functionalities
• Ability to work autonomously and drive delivery
• Highly organized
• Able to fit and works well within an established team

Qualifications

In-person interview required. No exceptions.

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