Project Manager

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams for projects and initiatives across any Rand division or business segment. The Project Manager's primary focus is to initiate, plan, execute, control and close approved projects within time constraints and within budget. Projects will be cross functional and require breadth and depth of experience in managing constraints, risk, issues, and schedule in a matrixed, cross functional environment. This person will be directly responsible for the facilitation of each project team to successfully commercialize all new products, solutions, or services to enhance the performance of the business. Project managers also must maintain a professional and collaborative presence during all project meetings, including client-facing engagements to ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Interface with internal technical employees and external contractors used on projects.

• Review and approve billable time and expenses for internal technical employees and external contractors.
• Ensure the quality of professional services provided.
• Facilitate the definition of project scopes, goals, and deliverables.
• Define and manage project tasks, budgets, resource requirements, and full-scale project plans.
• Monitor and report on project progress to all stakeholders.
• Take ownership and manage project risk, issues, or other challenges that pose a threat to project scope delivery, timing, or budget.
• Issue and integrate project change orders.
• Act as the IMAGINiT’s point of contact with client facing projects.
• Act as a brand ambassador; promote a very positive, professional experience with the client, increasing IMAGINiT’s standing and overall visibility in the marketplace.

Requirements

• PMP certification or working towards attainment, or relevant experience.
• Diploma or degree in an industry related discipline such as architecture, construction, building, mechanical or civil engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Skilled in managing and resolving conflicting schedules and priorities.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Project Management experience.
• Client-facing project management experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a consulting environment providing clients with implementation services is desired.
• 3-5 years’ experience with providing various Professional Services to customers on projects (Development, Business Analysis, Data Management, etc)
• Must be able to relate with a diverse group of people with a wide variety of technical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Resourceful, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time and project management skills. Strong business acumen, high energy, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to be engaged in multiple projects at one time is essential.