Project Mgmt Specialist II

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

• Manages all aspects of complex projects throughout the project lifecycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.
• Liaises between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and meeting plans are communicated.
• Assists with the selection, negotiation, and managing of all activities regarding external consultants or vendors.
• Utilizes appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Plans and facilitates project meetings to align the project team to methods and goals and to track project tasks.
• Prepares agendas, meeting notes, and project summaries.
• Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management.
• Monitors task completion status to identify at risk project tasks and to develop mitigation plans.
• Allocates resources, budgets, and hours to the project and adjusts allocations when necessary.

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business degree or related discipline preferred.
• Additional certifications: Project Management Certification preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Fit/Gap Analysis. Needs Analysis. Project Management. Project Controls. Project Development. Project Documentation. Project Estimation. Project Evaluation. Project Implementation. Project Planning and Scheduling. Project Status Reporting. Scope Management. Stakeholder Management. Project Management Software.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.