The Project Manager 2 is responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close). Must be familiar with the project scope and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities. Responsible for assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, providing technical guidance for custom applications to customers, and developing and managing a schedule to ensure timely completion of a project.
Projects typically consist of onboarding state agency websites onto client’s content management system, content quality assessments and consulting, and infrequent larger software development projects including external vendors. The most typical project size is between 200-700 hours of work total.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Experience working with executive level management.
- Ability to use and provide guidance on project management practices and formal project management methodologies, disciplines and tools.
- Influencing or guiding multiple project stakeholders to achieve project success.
- Evaluating risk and defining appropriate risk management strategies for projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Must possess strong problem solving and conflict resolution abilities and experience in diplomacy.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project.
- Experience with Atlassian products including Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation.