Lead client engagement from the start by facilitating project scoping and gathering detailed requirements with both internal and external teams.
Define comprehensive project parameters, including objectives, deliverables, success criteria, timelines, and necessary resources.
Develop and maintain robust, detailed project plans, ensuring direct alignment with overarching strategic business goals.
Oversee all day-to-day project activities, including the assignment of tasks, tracking of progress, and prompt resolution of issues.
Enforce rigorous project governance and ensure clear lines of accountability are established across all working streams.
Ensure seamless project delivery by coordinating efforts among technical leads, developers, QA specialists, and operations teams.
Drive team cohesion and alignment by facilitating regular stand-up meetings and status updates.
Maintain high standards of documentation, quality, and knowledge transfer.
Proactively identify potential project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies before issues arise.
Escalate only critical issues, providing thorough impact analysis and well-defined proposed solutions.
Manage and enforce change control processes and rigorous scope management to prevent schedule delays and scope creep.
Monitor, track, and report on key project metrics, including budget adherence, schedule variances, status, and scope changes.
Create and present executive-level dashboards and project updates to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Ensure complete project documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer necessary for smooth post-project support and transition.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, consulting or professional services.
Demonstrated, successful experience managing complex, large-scale projects, particularly in infrastructure, cloud, or data platforms.
Deep practical knowledge of various project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and traditional frameworks.
Skilled proficiency with industry-standard project management tools, such as Jira.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale data, cloud, or digital transformation programs.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Benefits

This position is for an independent contractor, through a payroll platform.
The talent will work REMOTELY allocated at our client.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementAgileScrumchange controlscope managementrisk managementbudget trackingproject documentationdata transformationcloud platforms

Soft Skills

communicationfacilitationorganizationalteam cohesionproblem-solvingleadershipaccountabilitystakeholder engagementknowledge transferstatus reporting