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Project Manager
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![]() United States, Oregon, Portland | |
![]() 2100 Sw River Pkwy (Show on map) | |
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Flux Resources is seeking a Project Manager to join one of our clients in Portland Oregon. This is a contract assignment paying in the $55-$62/hr range.
Key Responsibilities: * Lead large, complex strategic projects, assuming accountability for delivering results * Manage projects and External resources * Develop project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables using PMO tools and templates * Collaborate with stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines. * Act as a liaison between technical teams, operational teams, and executive stakeholders. * Communicate technical concepts and progress to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. * Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. * Ensure system reliability and security are addressed during the planning and execution phases. * Execute procurement and contracting activities, tracking, and reporting according to company policies and procedures. * Identify, manage, and resolve inter-project/program dependencies, working with other PMs and stakeholders * Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets * Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers * Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules, costs, and deliverables with the overall project plan * Ensure alignment of technical solutions with organizational objectives and compliance requirements. * Establish, maintain, and update project risk log. Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate * Manage project change control and follow existing policies * Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete Skills and Qualifications: * Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories, models, and techniques * Experience managing a program or volume of projects with competing schedules * Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across large, mission-critical projects/programs * Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization * Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail * Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy * Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization * Understanding of business process improvement and change management desired * Master's degree in business, technology or related field preferred * PMI or equivalent certification preferred * 7+ years of progressive project management leadership experience #LI-CR1 |