Job description

Beyond technical skills, project leaders must exhibit business skills. This is particularly important as project leaders connect strategy and execution, and drive stakeholder and team member engagement to deliver results. We’ve put together a white paper outlining 14 areas of focus for project managers looking to upskill and create clear advancement paths for themselves. Some topics discussed include: • Active listening • Negotiation • Conflict resolution 5-10 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution. • Application integration, interface development is desired • Operational technology rollout is desired Strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project. • Demonstrated experience in personnel management. • Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. • Flexible during times of change. Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating. • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments. Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise. • Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity. • Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. • Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies. • Customer service skills an asset. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. • Position Preferences: PMP (PMP certification or study in progress). Prior experience with large corporation. Experience managing a variety of project sizes. • Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Requirements

Must-haves

Active listening
Conflict resolution
5-10 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
Application integration, interface development is desired
Operational technology rollout is desired Strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project.
Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
Flexible during times of change. Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments. Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Customer service skills an asset. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
Position Preferences: PMP (PMP certification or study in progress). Prior experience with large corporation. Experience managing a variety of project sizes.

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