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Description:

Oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of a project which with specified deliverables.

Define the scope of the project in collaboration with other staff members.

Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project

Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project

Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.

Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required.

Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Staff the project which includes interview and selection process.

Manage project staff.

Execute the project according to the project plan.

Develop forms and records to document project activities.

Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.

Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project.

Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.

Evaluate the project and make recommendations as needed.

Looking for candidates that can:

Oversee and ensure assigned projects are on time and on budget that require multiple layers of service providers and internal and external stakeholders.

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business stakeholders, technology partners, Strategic Sourcing, and other key teams across organization.

Prioritize and report on project portfolio updates and value capture plan with internal stakeholders

Handle monthly Governance reviews

Translate the business strategy, needs & requirements into clear direction for the project teams

Drive and execute in the definition of project scope and goals, including project and staffing estimation

Lead stakeholder communications across all project work threads.

Ensure appropriate communications regarding issues and risks to foster project success and long-term stakeholder relationship.

Serves as internal escalation point person on projects and ability to successfully resolve problems and issues.

Budget and expense reporting as it pertains to the project portfolio

Champion continuous core business capability improvement through timely adoption of innovative technologies, procedures, and processes

Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and budget.

Skills:

Project management

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree required

Proven ability to manage timelines for projects

Strong Knowledge or Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.