Remote Project manager Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Job Description :

General Function / Summary

Are you a Project Manager that enjoys leading multiple projects and being a part of a collaborative team? If so, our Project Manager position may be the perfect position for you! The Project Manager at CNG Holdings is responsible forproviding support to ensure predictable, consistent, and successful program and / or project execution. The Project Manager will provide governance and standards, as well as, planning, coordination, reporting and monitoring of a diverse mix of programs and / or projects for the organization.

Essential Duties :

Work independently to plan and managesmall to medium projects, ensuring predictable, consistent, and successful project delivery.

Define program and / or project governance, outlining roles, responsibilities, decision rights and clearly defined escalation path. Responsible for collaborating with finance and business unit leaders to track and report monthly program and / or project, travel and other expense items and deliver on-time and on-budget projects or programs.

Provide a holistic view of the overall program and / or project to the organization and all stakeholders including the creation of executive-level and working group reporting that assess and communicate status, completion, and risks for programs and / or projects. Provide comprehensive yet concise status and progress reporting to ensure stakeholders and executives have transparency into expected program and project completion and / or risks.

Exhibit proactive behavior by engaging in program and / or project planning activities, including but not limited to : Defining the overall scope of the program and / or project; Creating and maintaining a consolidated timeline / schedule highlighting the major milestones and associated dates for activities; Identifying and communicating program and / or project dependencies and impacts; Putting mechanisms in place to ensure on-going control of the program and / or project (e.g., Kick Off Meeting, Overall Project Management Approach, Status And Progress Reporting, Communication Plan, Risk Management, Issues Management, Change Control, etc.).

Define success criteria upfront to promote alignment and actively handle expected program and / or project outcomes.

Assist managers across the organization in identifying appropriate resources to accomplish tasks and develops timelines to identify and track program and / or project milestones to ensure completion within the established timelines and budget.

Participate in strategic planning sessions with business leaders to determine the scope and objectives of each program and / or project and anticipate hurdles as well as alternative solutions.

Assist in the design and management of SharePoint sites and processes.

Participate in the development of portfolio / program level project roadmaps.

Assist with special projects to enhance the overall performance and functioning of the PMO as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Required :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

4-6 years ofexperience handling projects through all project phases : initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing

Highly skilled in managing and performing the following activities : requirements gathering & documentation, analysis, design, planning, and production implementation

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

Agile certifications : PMI-ACP® and / or CSM ® preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

Meeting facilitation skills including setting agendas, task management, time management, taking minutes, managing documentation, and action item management both formal and informal settings

Experience effectively leading projects through shared resources; internal and external (vendor and / or consultant) resources; on-shore / off-shore models

Experience developing project investment proposals or business cases (including cost-benefit analysis)

Must be able to multi-task, problem solve, learn quickly, and adapt to changing priorities

Knowledge of change management processes and industry best practices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to effect change in a matrix led environment

Ability and willingness to consistently live and embrace our core values of accountable, inclusive, transparent, and focused