Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Project Manager for Business Planning is responsible for working closely with the Program Portfolio Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget and scope across the enterprise.

In this role, the Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of critical project management processes and systems, including project management software and data management platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams across the organization, including internal and external stakeholders, to ensure projects are delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible.

The Project Manager will be required to utilize and implement PMI / PMP principles and methodologies on every project across the organization. The project management information system will be SmartSheet. The project manager will collaborate and assist the Program and Portfolio Manager in building out the PMIS system with the assistance of outside consultants.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for technology, organization, process, predictive principles and quickly establish the relationships and credibility to influence and motivate stakeholders at all levels while asking the right questions, resolving challenges, and fostering an environment of collaboration. This role must be effective in working and communicating with external stakeholders, multiple business units as well as with internal cross-functional teams.

The Project Manager must possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills to create and cultivate internal and external working networks to accomplish the mission and goals of the organization. They must have a service and results-oriented mentality to strategically plan, establish priorities, effectively manage staff, and to oversee projects & portfolios.

This position requires working with all other NBU departments. Communication and working in team environments must be a strength for anyone interested in this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Project Management Office

• Best Practices – supports the Program Portfolio Manager to provide support and direction on organizational change management, standardized approaches / processes, tools, methodologies and knowledge centers.
• Support – deliver shared services, policies, training, templates, communications, etc.
• Measurement – develop and define key performance indicator approach, analyze marketing results, and the creation and updating of dashboards.
• Supports and drives positive change to increase efficiencies across the organization

PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements

Degree / Diploma Obtained : Bachelors

Work Experience Time Frame : Five Years or More Field of Study : Project Mgmt / Business Planning

Other : Bachelor's degree (Highly preferred) in a related field such as business, planning, project management, and / or five or years' experience directly related to construction, project management, and contract negotiations

Certification and Licensures Requirements

Project Management Professional certification will be required with in one year of employment.

Other Minimum Qualifications