Head of Project Management

Clover Consulting has a direct client in Grand Rapids, MI in need of an ITProject Manager for a 4 months contract. Job details are below:
Role: Project Manager
Rate: $55/hr W2
Term: 4 months
Location: On-site in Grand Rapids
Responsibilities

Leads cross functional programs and projects and serves as a liaison between key stakeholders including functional units (e.g. supply chain, marketing, R&D, etc.) and affiliates.
Serves as the key point of contact for all aspects of the program or project; ensures smooth execution and delivery
Develops, manages and reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares communication reports
Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet cost, quality, timing and delivery objectives
Develops appropriate tools to monitor project progress and communicate appropriately to key stakeholders
Representative projects may include new product development and product launches.
Project support activity may include development, management and maintenance of the operational documents and data requirements for the project portfolio management system
Requirements
Also Includes:

• Priority Management: Effectively oversees, coordinates, and integrates resources to support project and/or organizational goals; provides support and guidance to navigate the bureaucracy of the organization.
• Planning and Organizing: Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently and on time, on profile and on budget.
• Issues Resolution: Uses sound judgment to elevate issues for quick resolution; allows for challenges to be alleviated with a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of the Business: Ability to interpret and apply the key internal and external drivers that affect the business, including financial, political, cultural and industry trends in support of diverse and globally distributed teams.
• Interpret Data: Ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from technical or business material.
• Communicate Business Information: Effectively communicating and presenting complex data (both verbally and written) to influence all levels and global audiences; helps others understand data and translate it into actionable business insights.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and understand the broader view. Demonstrates an understanding of the long-term, "big picture" view of needs and opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Ability to develop and maintain effective and productive relationships, including ability to influence, negotiate and manage conflicts effectively and constructively with clients, vendors and peers.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to formulate conclusions and recommendations using facts and data, business analysis, deductive reasoning and sound judgment.