Project Manager. / Golden,Co (Hybrid ), 6+ Months Contract

Position is open only to Colorado residents. Interviews will be done virtually, but work will be hybrid. We have a flexible work week (ex. four 10s, five 8s).

Contract to hire contingent upon 3-6 month successful engagement.

COMPETENCIES

Organizational Impact:

• A utility player who can flex and expand to what the project requires.
• Experience in cross-functional project management supporting fellow employees and leadership at an enterprise level.
• Although you are focused on execution, you maintain a view on the bigger picture and think through ways to make improvements.
• Results-oriented expert for vendor selection and vendor management.
• Flexible, you understand and accept that even with a detailed plan, change is inevitable and are quick to adapt to changes in direction, priority or plans.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• You are a go-getter with a strong sense of urgency. You anticipate changes and proactively plan and take action before risks become issues.
• Internalize, operationalize, and quickly own new concepts.

Communication & Influence:

• Communications are clear and concise. You can talk about complex technical concepts in business terms, and adjust your communication from executives to end users.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively with other team members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• You maintain a strong pulse on what is transpiring, keeping teams informed while looking ahead to set expectations for upcoming work.
• Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of all you do. You are great at connecting with others, understanding multiple perspectives and work well with others to accomplish project goals.
• You are comfortable presenting to large audiences including Senior Leadership.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills are a must; you can clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specifically, the IT Project Manager should expect to:

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to defined timelines and within the allocated budget. The Project Manager is responsible for partnering with the business and end-users and ensuring the product meets their needs.
• Use appropriate project management tools, reports, templates, and PMO process documentation.
• Work directly with department staff, as well as vendors (if applicable) and, when necessary, help other departments in fulfilling the requirements of assigned projects.
• Utilize project management best practices, including risk management, quality management, change management, change control and communication.
• Manage through collaboration and by providing leadership, guidance, and support to all project team members on assigned projects.
• Conduct business process analysis and technology evaluations.
• Work with internal customers to identify and implement process and technology changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Well-qualified candidates will have experience creating and managing the following types of project assets: Requirements/Deliverables Traceability Matrix, Risk Register, ROI analysis, RACI Diagram, Stakeholder Register, Communication Plan, QA Plan, Project Plan/Schedule, Project Charters, Letter of Acceptance, RFPs and Statements of Work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multiple types of technology projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Government experience
• Teams Workspace/MS Project
• PMP, CAPM or CSM Certification
• ITIL Certification/experience