Project Manager at INFOSYS NOVA HOLDINGS LLC, Cincinnati, OH
Project Manager at INFOSYS NOVA HOLDINGS LLC in Cincinnati, OH. Contract. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.
The Project Manager manages all aspects of client projects throughout their entire lifecycle while ensuring the timely delivery of quality service within budgeted constraints.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management (35%)
- Develops proposals and obtains the buy in from the involved business unit owners
- Directs and manages projects throughout its entire lifecycle
- Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and devises contingency plans
- Secures appropriate resources, in collaboration with the Department Manager, in order to meet deadlines
- Implements best practices and tools for project execution and management
- Manages changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devises contingency plans
- Provides regular feedback to senior management and organization at large
- Makes strategy changes, adjustments or improvements to the original plan if project requires
- Identifies problems outside procedural structure and recommends procedural changes
Client Management (30%)
- Builds, develops and grows the client relationship vital to the success of the project
- Reports new opportunities to the Sales department
- Sets and manages client expectations and adjust the plan as necessary
- Provides status reports to the PMO Manager on project progress to client on regular basis
- Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluates alternative business solutions
Performance Management (15%)
- In collaboration with the department manager, forms a team of experts required for effective completion of the project and assigns specific roles to all the team members
- Communicates job expectations and deadlines in such a manner to ensure achievement of the projects goals
- Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members
- Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team
- Coaches, trains, mentors, motivates and supervises project team members and contractors and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
- Interacts with cross-disciplinary teams, including product designers, interaction designers, engineers, graphic designers, strategists and visualization designers
- Evaluates time spent on projects to help monitor and improve office productivity
- Seeks to improve internal processes
Project Accounting (10%)
- Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization
- Proactively monitors monthly reconciliation of accrued project revenues/expenses and administers invoicing requests
- Forecasts income based on existing and future projects
- Ensures the project is completed within the estimated budget
- Reviews time and expense submission before approval
- Is responsible for accurately projections for the monthly forecast
Business Development (10%)
- Attends sales calls to assist in promoting the company
- Develops and delivers client proposal / SOW’s
- Defines, expands and articulates the companies depth of expertise
- Plays an active role in growing the client base as an ambassador of the company brand
- Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
- 3-5 years of professional project management experience within the product development of a corporate or consulting environment. Relevant industry experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of FDA content necessary for medical device pre-market submission (IEC 60601 standards) is a plus.
Licenses/Credentials/Certifications
- Project Management certification preferred
Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities
- Strong understanding of: Microsoft Office/Project, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Superior project management skills: planning, organizing, securing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals
- High attention to detail in striving for excellence in the form’s work product and client service
- Skilled at planning, coordinating and directing the work of subordinate staff
- Skilled at leveraging the experience, expertise and work of others
- Ability to maintain rational and objective demeanor/actions when faced with stressful and/or emotional situations
- Proven experience building and fostering growth and development of a design/production team
- Demonstrated ability of maximizing limited resources to grow the capabilities and financial success of the business
- Strong management skills: analytical, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, planning, problem-solving, presentation and negotiating
- Ability to establish credibility with management, staff and clients and affect meaningful change
- Proven success managing competing demands and balancing multiple priorities while ensuring deadlines are met
- Capable of solving technically challenging static and dynamic problems in a collaborative context
- Strong inclination for continuous improvement
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
- Solid service orientation: Urgency and results focused to ensu