MGD Services Inc.

Job Description –  Project Manager – Contract to Hire

The Project Manager will have responsibility for managing one or more complex Information Technology (IT) Projects.  Immediate responsibilities include:
The planning, management and delivery of technology solutions to functional areas –Finance, Human Resources, Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain, etc.  This includes the management of cross functional teams through all phases of the project management and systems development life cycle.
Development and administration of MS Project schedules, budgets, resource plans, communications and reporting, etc.
Participation/facilitation of project team meetings and executive updates.
Participation in enterprise project planning and prioritization processes. 
Actively contributing to the continued development of the project management practice.
The role requires interfacing across functional areas and with all levels of management. Liaison with Finance may be required in the preparation of financial justification and approval of projects. A hands on, proactive approach to managing projects is expected – with full responsibility for all aspects of a project including: executing the project within scope, schedule and budget.

Adherence to client’s project management methodology and standards. Management of project dependencies.  Preparation of project documents/artifacts: MS Project Schedule, project charter, kick-off presentation, communications plan, issue and risk logs, status reports, etc. Proactive communication of project information and status; and conducting project status meetings.  May have responsibility for directing and overseeing vendors/contractors.  May have responsibility for performing business analysis and gathering requirements for select projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

60-70% Project management – planning, management, and delivery of projects

20-30% Communication – Conducting project status meetings, producing and managing project schedules and documents, status reporting, communication planning, etc.

10-15% Business analysis and requirement definition.

10-15% Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

Extensive knowledge in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools

  Advanced skills in scope definition; work break down structure; schedule development; project communications; change control; cost management; vendor management; and team leadership.
Advanced skills in MS Project – developing and managing schedules, costs and resources
Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (preferably PMBOK)
Advanced knowledge of the systems development life cycle
Business analysis skills using various IT systems
Familiar with standard IT concepts, practices, and procedures
General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

Demonstrated ability to oversee projects involving multi-disciplines
Ability to execute projects within scope, schedule and budget
Excellent organizational and follow up skills
Strong attention to detail
Efficient time management and prioritization skills
Advanced client interface skills
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
Strong ability to coach and manage resources
Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field
MBA preferred, but not required
Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred, but not required (experience may be substitute for certification)
3-5 years of people management
5 – 7  years experience in a technology environment