Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Company: Robert Half
Location: Akron
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Description Are you a talented Project Manager Sr. Consultant? We're seeking someone like you who is looking for a new opportunity. Are you looking to prove that you're adept at managing key stakeholders and delivering value based on changing expectations and preferences? Our client has a strategic business plan that requires a Senior Project Manager at the center-apply through Robert Half Technology if interested. This long-term temporary-to-full-time employment opportunity is based in the Akron, Ohio area. This position must ensure that changes are delivered to the expectations of stakeholders, because it serves as a key member of the team. In this role, you will also be responsible for managing projects to successful completion, ensuring that projects deliver on time, on budget, and in accordance with standards and guidelines over the entire project. Act now and submit an application today! Key responsibilities - Applies as Scrum Master for the developers on the team - ensuring the team is working effectively, leading scrum ceremonies, and clearing obstacles - Advances to manage, identify, and classify risk for functional improvement requests - Sets forth project with accurate ticket workflows and boards - Supervises project planning - Work in close collaboration and communicates with developers, technical team members, designers, and stakeholders - Work in close cooperation with the QA Manager, Product Specialist, Product OwnerProduct Manager, and Business Analyst - See to it that the functional requirements are achievable, tracked, and met - Engages with the Product OwnerProduct Manager to turn the product roadmap into executable projects - Sets forth the RACI matrix for projects in a product line - Rallies details from QA leads, business analysts, and technical leads into testimonials - Conducts deployment scheduling in coordination with Dev Ops, Product Owner, and tech lead - Assigns schedules and milestones with inputs from all other teams assigned to that product, manages project scope and timelines - Supplies the daily stand-ups, safeguarding they are brief, focused, and timely - Jointly acts with Product OwnerProduct Manager to warrant that the product vision and high-level business objectives are definite and viable - Monitors and schedules projects - as per the Project Roadmap defined by the Business Owner - Plots and conducts the sprint planning and grooming meetings and tracks ticket assignments - Aid the team focus on the on-time delivery of agreed products - Assist cross-product teams to manage dependencies - Submits detailed reporting to management on risk assessments, milestone completion, and project status - Work together to facilitate creation and maintenance of the Project Roadmap with the Product OwnerProduct Manager Requirements - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) - Be creative, adaptive, and eager to learn new technical skill sets - Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical colleagues - Minimum of 3 years of relevant Project Management experience - It is preferred for applicants to have experience working with e-learning and blended learning programs - Project management knowledge, along with strong operation and project management skills - If you can demonstrate that you are familiar and comfortable with IT project management methodologies, this position is for you - Solid understanding of project management - Proficiency in Effective Presentations - Project Planning experience - Expertise in Risk Assessment - Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines - A Project Management (PMP) certification is required for success at this position. - Eager problem-solver who listens for customer cues and actively resolves problems with grace and integrity - Proficiency using commonly accepted scheduling and project management tools is required for success at this position - If you are flexible and focused, you can succeed in this position - Able to work independently with a minimal amount of oversight Robert Half Technology matches IT professionals with some of the best companies on a temporary, project or full-time basis. From roles in software and applications to IT infrastructure and operations, we provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. Our personalized approach, innovative matching technology and global network with local market expertise help you find the technology jobs that match your skills and priorities - fast. By working with us, you have access to challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and training to enhance your skill sets. From philanthropy to environmental stewardship to employee programs, Robert Half is proud to have an active role in the communities in which we live and work. Our company has appeared on FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" list every year since 1998. Download our mobile app to take your job search on the go! Contact your local Robert Half Technology office at 888.490.4429 or visit www.roberthalf.comjobstechnology to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities. 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