Project Mgr II - Contractor

Company: System One
Location: Strongsville
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Project Mgr II - Contractor Position Location: Strongsville, OH Summary: The main function is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Job Responsibilities: • Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them. • Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues. • Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions. • Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis. • Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk. • Manage client expectations, anticipates operational and tactical risks and tracks them. • Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required. • Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis. • Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for future projects Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. • Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time. • Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software. • Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. • Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. • Basic knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc. Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required or equivalent work experience. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred. • PMI or PMP certification preferred. • 3-5 years experience required. Must Have Technical Skills: *Need financial management experience -managing budget large matrix organization *3-5 years of managing technology projects *Agile experience *Ability to work in a cross functional project management environment with proven ability to drive large scale projects *Ability to manage multiple stakeholders *Ability to manage vendors *SDLC experience required (need to know where to go next in the process) *Risk and Issue Management *Ability to forecast budgets, manage cost plan, larger dollar amounts so needs someone that is really strong watching their financials. *Presentation to key stakeholders and executives Flex Skills/Nice to Have: 1. Clarizen 2. Jira 3. PMP cert 4. Agile SAFe Soft Skills: 1. Leadership and Communication 2. Leading cross-functional teams 3. Adaptability to ever-changing environment 4. Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment 5. Ability to multitask Education/Certifications: Preferred bachelor's degree or relevant work experience - PMP cert and Agile SAFe cert nice to have Screening Questions: 1. What approach would you take to get up to speed with a new company and procedures while simultaneously managing your projects? 2. How do you handle conflict? 3. Tell me about a time you inspired/motivated your team in a challenging and fast paced environment. 4. What is appealing to you about this position and why are you interested? LI-MK1 M1

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