It program manager Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Position Summary :

As part of the Information Technology team, this position ensures the coordination and completion of projects on time within the budget and within the scope. This role will oversee all aspects of projects including set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project. The Project Manager will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfill client needs.

Primary Responsibilities :

Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings

Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives

Manage project issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline

Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables

Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards and are delivered on time, within scope and budget

Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership

Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities

Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices

Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for the execution of projects

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques; report and escalate to management as needed

Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders; establish and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors

Perform risk management to minimize project risks

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals

Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis

Use and continually develop leadership skills, attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

2-4 years project management experience or related area

Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus

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