Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager for a one year contract assignment with one of our premier Hospitality Services clients in Orlando, FL. We are open to Level I or Level II candidates.

There is a chance for FTE conversion but not guaranteed.

Responsibilities:

Provides the required leadership on multiple medium and large internal IT or business projects including financial, scope, schedule, and risk management responsibilities. Creates and executes project work plans and revises them accordingly to meet changing needs and adapting the established project management processes and methodology. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of business projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. Directs, manages, plans, and administers the operational and administrative activities of an Information Technology and Business project teams which are assigned. Works across multiple business areas to manage both IT and business deliverables. Participates in PMO process improvement initiatives and supports PM on-boarding for new staff.

Develops communication plan to provide continuous communication to the project team members, customers, and project sponsors regarding the status of the project.(25% time)

Identifies resources needed to complete work and collaborates with resource manager(s) to assemble appropriate skills/teams and resources. Manages issues, risks, and changes using appropriate and agreed upon processes and tools established within the Project Management Office. (10% time)

Determines the project schedules, identifies the critical path and potential risks. Effectively applies the delivery methodology and scheduling standards and enforces them with the project teams. Leads Project Team to maintain project work plans and drafts required deliverables. (15% time)

Facilitates/participates in project reviews and retrospectives, provides information for audits, status reports, and Executive Review meetings. (10% time)

Forecasts, manages, and reports on project financials, planned and actual project schedule, and resources utilization. Understands basic revenues models and cost to completion projections making decisions accordingly. (15% time)

Manages development and processing of funding documentation to meet finance and PMO requirements and process. Works with Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Team to prepare RFPs, MSAs & SOWs. (15% time) " Participates in process improvement initiatives and PMO onboarding activities. (5% time)

Performs other duties as needed (5% time) Travel Requirements Minimum to Non-Minimum Requirements and Qualifications Education

Decision making authority within the project scope, schedule, and budget with team input. Responsibility to escalate decisions as needed with executive and/or senior leadership as appropriate. Documentation as required with PM processes. Level of autonomy

Full autonomy within the bounds of approved scope, schedule, and budget of assigned projects and areas related to the development of the work plans and communication plans.

Limited autonomy outside of the approved bounds of assigned projects, position must receive direction on key project decisions affecting schedule, cost, and/or budget are reviewed and decided by project executive sponsor to ensure the best interests of the corporation are driving the decision-making process. Impact of incumbent's decisions on the organization

High impact- this position will be responsible for multiple projects of various sizes and impact of key decisions will determine project resource workloads and affect delivery of key benefits once projects are delivered. Supervisory

This position has no direct reports but will have matrix supervisory responsibilities as it pertains to project roles with project teams varying in size from 5 to 75 people. Scope/Financial Responsibility

Responsible for schedule, scope, and financial cost of assigned projects. Schedule will vary depending on defined scope with typical projects running anywhere from several months to multiple year initiatives. Financial costs of projects can run up to several million dollars, be of high complexity and visibility based on technologies used, vendor engagement, project approach, and business impact. Depending on Business Unit Sponsor, projects will have varying impact on revenue and profit / expense for the organization.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related discipline and/or experience Training requirements.

Strong leadership capabilities, strong judgment, and the ability to work effectively with and influence clients, team members, management, and external groups.

Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the business/client environment and systems, connectivity, and application technological alternatives.

Extensive knowledge of project management life cycle and systems development lifecycle (i.e., Iterative, Agile, Waterfall, etc.).

Extensive knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and practices.

Ability to lead a team and deliver all phases of complex assignments.

Strong analytical, problem solving and planning ability.

Ability to interact with senior management.

Understands basic revenue models and cost to completion projections making decisions accordingly.

Process improvement Technical Skills

Master level of proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, (i.e., Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Understanding of various technologies including, applications, databases, networking, telecommunications and connectivity, and security and compliance.

Basic familiarity with Clarity or other Portfolio/Program Management Software Job experience

5+ years of experience in a Project Management role with a background in team development.

5+ years in an information technology capacity with understanding of various technologies including, applications, databases, networking, telecommunications, and connectivity. Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

Preferred Skills:

Preferred PMP and/or equivalent experience Knowledge and skills

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