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Project Mgr II - Contractor
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Title: Project Manager
Location: Pittsburgh, PA Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite Pay Rate: $50/hour Summary: The main function is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Job Responsibilities: * Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them. * Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues. * Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions. * Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis. * Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk. * Manage client expectations, anticipates operational and tactical risks and tracks them. * Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required. * Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis. * Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for future projects Skills: * Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. * Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time. * Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software. * Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. * Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. * Basic knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc. Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required or equivalent work experience. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred. * PMI or PMP certification preferred. * 3-5 years experience required. |