Project Manager

Request Title: Project Manager

Pay Rate: $88.00 on C2C, $78.57 on W2 (NY, NJ, CT, MI, WA and CA only for W2)

Desired Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months, Hrs/Wk:40.00
Work Location: Plymouth, Minnesota

Note: -Local Minnesota resource is preferred, if not a candidate who can work remote is accepted but they will expect to travel few times during the project

-Expenses are covered only if the candidate is working remote.

Job Description: Managing Project Manager

- Produce Project Management Plan documents and detailed Project Plans (e.g. MS Project) and gain Project Sponsor approval.

- Ensure the project is undertaken in accordance with the standards, processes and documentation which follow PMI standards.

- Monitor and report on project performance: scope, schedule, cost, and quality of project deliverables.

- Organize and facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops, meetings and prepare presentations.

- Work collaboratively with key client contacts throughout the project lifecycle.

- Produce deliverables on time, within budget and to specification ensuring project objectives are met.

- Ensure the work products and deliverables are completed in compliance with standards.

- Identify, monitor and manage risks related to the delivery of the project.

- Provide timely and proactive communications and reporting regarding projects risks, issues and concerns.

Mandatory Skills Requirements:

- Valid Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification .

- Minimum ten (10) years of experience as a practicing Senior Project Manager across a variety of projects .

- Experience managing projects to integrate companies as part of a merger.

- Previous experience organizing and facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops, meetings and presentations.

- Strong interpersonal skills with proven experience working with all levels within an organization and understanding business priorities.

- Proven record of achievement as a Project Manager demonstrating experience in successfully managing team resources, systems development, estimating effort and costs, and planning and scheduling project activities.