Job Description
As a part of RiseNow’s Governance and Transition Office (GTO), Associate Project Managers will be responsible for leading and managing projects, from project initiation to successful completion. Project Managers oversee all aspects of the project, including planning, execution, monitoring and closing, to ensure that project goals are achieved within the defined scope, budget and timeline.
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Project Managers serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clients are aware and comfortable with the implementation process and deliverable acceptance criteria. Project Managers are responsible for adherence to PMO Methodologies and for using the standard PMO tools and templates for project execution.
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This role involves team coordination and collaboration, risk management, and driving project outcomes within established timelines, making them a pivotal contributor to our clients' success and our firm's reputation for excellence in consulting services.
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Within each project, Project Managers are responsible for:
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- ensuring customer satisfaction
- delivering projects within budget and margin
- maintaining project health
- managing risks
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Duties & Responsibilities:
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- Responsible for managing small projects/workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and ensuring deliverables are completed with quality.
- Collaborates with clients to understand their objectives, scope, and deliverables.
- Defines project goals, objectives, resource allocations, and success criteria.
- Responsible for leading and motivating project teams. Clearly define team member roles and responsibilities and provide direction and support to ensure successful project execution.
- Identify and assess project risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and manage potential risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintains clear and effective communication with project stakeholders and team members
- Understands and adheres to global PMO best practices; Follows RiseNow's PMO Methodology, utilizing standard tools and templates, and reporting up to PMO
- Monitor project budget and make necessary adjustments to control budget
- Track project progress and ensure it adheres to the established timeline. Adjust as needed to meet deadlines.
- Manage and control project scope as outlined in the signed scope(s) of work; if Change orders are needed, follow the review and approval process.
- Maintain project documentation, including project plans, action logs, risk logs, project dashboard, etc.
- Contributes to refining and developing PMO standard tools and templates and contributes ideas to improve methodology.
- Demonstrates familiarity with basic functionality, UI and general offerings for solutions that RN implements
- Works with Manager to fully complete annual performance development activities and facilitation to support developing knowledge, skills, and experience for current role and/or future role(s).
- Enters time weekly and tracks own progress towards project and utilization goals using Wrike.
- Internal Meeting Participation: Attend required company meetings including monthly All Hands & RiseBeyond sessions, as well as any required team/department meetings.
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ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
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- Highly motivated, goal-oriented team player.
- At least 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in project management or relevant fields, inside of a PMO a plus.
- Familiarity with procurement supply chain concepts, technologies, processes a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage small to medium implementation and/or IT projects.
- PMP certification is preferred, not required.
- Demonstrated experience with project management software.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely with all levels of management.
- Strong client handling and creative thinking skills and demonstrates the ability to work confidently across multiple projects.
- Ability to work and participate in a virtual team environment.
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BENEFITS
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- Medical, Vision, Dental
- 401K Match
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- FSA or HSA Plans
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Disability Insurance
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