Project Manager III, Strategic Initiatives

Job ID: 65863

Project Manager III, Strategic Initiatives

The Project Manager (PM), is responsible for leading a cross-functional team of professionals in completing projects by a set deadline to uphold business initiatives. Their duties include managing resources for different project aspects and advocating for additional resources when necessary. They will also manage the collaboration and communications around risks and issues to ensure delivery of the project. Successful candidates will have the ability to exercise strong leadership and collaboration skills, manage complex project plans, help the organization adopt PM best practices and identify opportunities to continuously improve delivery in our dynamic business environment.

This position is 100% remote.

Project Manager III, Strategic Initiatives Responsibilities

Execute assigned projects to deliver project benefits.

Effectively work across multiple business units and functional teams to drive results.

Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.

Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with assigned projects.

Communicate with executives and sponsors to keep the project aligned with their goals.

Utilize standard approaches to project management and enforce process discipline.

Keep project teams on track relative to scope, schedule, and resources.

Coach and mentor team members in project processes and deliverables.

Resolve conflicts in any aspect of project work.

Positively impact the organization through a focus on transparency in execution.

Serve as a change agent by leveraging influential authority with employees and stakeholders to accelerate project deliverables across functional boundaries.

Manage the project plan through holding project team members accountable to tasks on the project and help them with planning to complete their tasks.

Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain aligned.

Perform risk assessment on the project throughout the project life cycle to ensure issues and risks are addressed.

Ensure proper Project Management artifacts (Project Plans, RAIDs, Status Reports, etc.) are maintained and accurate.

Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs or as resources for the project change.

Project Manager III, Strategic Initiatives Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated skills and success in process improvement design and workflow analysis.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

Preferred/Desirable

Project Management Certification.

5+ Years of Project Management experience.

Health Insurance experience; particularly Government Programs.

Competencies, Skills, And Attributes

Ability to deal with ambiguity and change within a fast-paced environment.

Ability to synthesize complex processes into simple and engaging language.

Ability to lead collaborative and productive large and small group discussions.

Strong focus on service to internal and external customers.

Strong analytic ability and attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).

Ability to build rapport and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues.

Ability to prioritize and organize work and to multi-task when required.

Compensation: $65-$90/hr. (DOE)

Benefits

Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.