Project Manager
Duration : 8 Months
Location : Portland, Oregon Hybrid (Onsite 2-3 days per week)
Description
- Lead small to medium complexity projects, assuming accountability for delivering results
- Manage project team, including NWN and external resources
- Develop project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables using NWN PMO tools and templates
- Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets
- Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers
- Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules, costs, and deliverables with the overall project plan
- Establish, maintain, and update project risk log. Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate
- Manage project change control and follow existing policies
- Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
5+ years of project management experienceDemonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across multiple, simultaneous projectsStrong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organizationDemonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detailAbility to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacyAbility to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organizationUnderstanding of business process improvement and change management desiredBachelor's degree in business, technology or related field preferredPMI or equivalent certification preferred