Wavicle Data Solutions

Project Manager – Contractor

Wavicle Data Solutions

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $55 - $65 per hour

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Interact with clients regarding the nature of the business need or issue to be addressed.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Review and interpret business requirements and develop detailed technical requirements.
  • Analyze requirements and determine how they will affect new or existing systems.
  • Facilitate the development of project plans related to schedule, budget, scope, and resources.
  • Ensure achievement of business goals and objectives by proactively communicating with project stakeholders.
  • Follow IT development processes such as change management, configuration management, security compliance.
  • Understands each project's critical path activities and proactively manages those to the project's benefit.
  • Leads subject matter experts to resolve project challenges.
  • Interacts with customers to solve problems quickly and effectively.
  • Effectively communicates technical information to non-technical personnel, both verbally and in writing.
  • Acts as an escalation point for incidents and alerts.
  • Prepares reports and conduct meetings with client, partners, and staff.
  • Writes peer reviews and document issues as required.
  • Communicates project issues to Project Executive and/or PMO lead.
  • Creates documentation for project activity audit trail.
  • Collects and compile data/information for projects and presentations.
  • Assists in the development of work product for the client.
  • Generates Proposals and/or State of Work (SOW).
  • Pursues continuous learning, staying on top of industry trends, sharing knowledge with others.
  • Identifies and closes business opportunities.
  • Performs other tasks as requested by the Project Executive and/or PMO lead.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Business, or related field is required
  • 2 - 5 years of professional project management experience, which includes managing projects throughout all phases of the project lifecycle (initiation thru close-out) is required.
  • PMP certification is required.
  • Some experience leading projects in IT or business environment is required.
  • Experience with agile/scrum methodologies coupled with previous experience working in an agile environment is required.
  • Familiarity with ITIL concepts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Advanced skills using Microsoft Office products is required.
  • Ability to work within a team environment, interact with clients, and use problem-solving techniques.
  • Managed Services and Consulting experience is highly desirable.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and bonuses
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Health, retirement, and life insurance plans
  • Long-term incentive programs
  • Meaningful work that blends innovation and purpose
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementagile methodologiesscrumITILbusiness analysistechnical requirements developmentchange managementconfiguration managementsecurity compliancedata compilation
Soft Skills
multitaskingcommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkleadershipclient interactionreport preparationdocumentationstakeholder managementcontinuous learning
Certifications
PMP