Project Management Manager - ( Lighting/ Switchgear Construction )

As the Manager - Project Management, you will manage and direct the work of a project team. You will be responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will also ensure project team milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets. You will oversee subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their job and has authority for personnel actions.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.


• Define project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.


• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.


• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.


• Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis.


• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.


• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes.


• Determine and assess need for additional staff or consultants and make appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle.


• Set and manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.


• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to personnel.


• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within project team.


• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.


• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.


• Track project milestones and deliverables.


• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.


• Manage changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devise contingency plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required


• PM Certification preferred


• 5-7 years experience in business and project management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods


• 3 years experience direct work, with a team, in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution


• Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide excellent service to internal and external customers


• Ability to spot key risks upfront and mitigate


• Ability to bring quick focus to key issues and priorities

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