Project Manager Level 1

Client is looking for a project management resource to provide project management support in delivering on two separate initiatives:

1. Xcellenet/RemoteWare File Transfer Replacement Project
2. Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Recruiting Module Implementation Project

• The PM will work under a KTD Program Manager on both projects.
• The Xcellenet Replacement project is technical in nature (data file movement) and stakeholders limited to technical teams.
• The HCM Recruiting project spans HR business, Oracle Project Managers and KTD teams.
• The PM will receive guidance from the KTD Program Manager. The work will have a heavy emphasis on:

• (e.g., Oracle) teams to milestones
• Proactive & relentless action item follow-up and issue management across the multiple stakeholder groups.
• They need to demonstrate strong communication within and outside of team to align dependencies.
• This individual will be able to keep technical teams on track and work to escalate issues as appropriate.

1. Experience working under a Program Manager.
2. Self-starter with ability to support multiple projects simultaneously using project facilitation, planning and communication skills.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Infrastructure project experience.
5. Experience working with 3rd-party vendors.

• Assemble project teams, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop schedules
• Manage external vendor's work and ensure they remain on schedule
• Establish and update project plans and budgets with actual and forecasts
• Design and implement the specific program governance model
• Conduct project meeting, project tracking and analysis
• Ensure all project objectives are clearly documented, and delivered to meet customer needs
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables
• Communicate timely project status to all stakeholders
• Manage project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues

Originally posted on Himalayas