Job Description :
IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Program Manager 5/PM5 to join our customer in Columbus, OH. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Hiring Manager would like to have all qualified candidates interview face to face or Skype.
Job Duties:
The Project Manager (PM) will be working on behalf of the ELLIS Improvements Project
Delivery of all work tasks identified in the project plan.
Adjustments to the project plan when necessary.
Implementing requested fixes and improvements.
Management and tracking of the project progress against the project plan. Take corrective actions if a project begins to slip its schedule.
Strict management of project scope. All changes to project scope must follow defined processes.
Capture and reporting of required project management metrics.
Preparing status reports on a periodic basis for project team, team leads, group leads, and project manager and appropriate stakeholders.
Planning, organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple work efforts across application teams.
Notifying appropriate team leads of timelines, milestones, phases, work requests target dates, and approved executable work package.
Anticipating issues / risks and proactively addressing them.
esolving conflicts with sensitivity and tact.
Effectively communicating with stakeholder, vendor and customers.
Communicating to team members how their work assignments relate to and help achieve project objectives.
Escalation of appropriate issues to management.
Experience
Serving as the lead on medium to large sized projects which includes managing requirements definition and traceability, approving deliverables, and overseeing the project team tasks such requirements gathering sessions, development, testing, and delivery.
Scheduling and leading team meetings such as status, project kick-off, stand-ups, defect tracking, etc., and meeting with the business stakeholders to prioritize work and projects.
Ability to develop strong client and working relationships with the team.
Identifying, managing and mitigating issues, risks and project conflicts.
Experience working with government agencies is a plus
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Visio
Must have strong communication skills; both written and spoken
Must have ability to work in a team environment
Mandatory Requirements/Time
5+ years of Consulting experience
4 year college degree or equivalent technical study
Desired Skills/Time
- Active PMP certification
- 5+ years of public sector experience
- Transportation Industry experience
Additional Information :
- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". - All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply. - Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment. ?
THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:
Email your candidate/s resume to joseph dot shelton at along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability.
Disclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.