Senior Project Manager at KIPS Consulting

Job description

KIPS Consulting requires a project manager in the telecommunications industry around information services deployment for one of it's clients.

Contract length is 2 months with possibility of renewal.

This is a rewarding but challenging environment to work in.

A Project Manager with a strong character needs to fill this position

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in the field of Project Management
• 3 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Certifications in Prince2 or PMBOK.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
• Technically competent with various software programs, such as process mapping tools

Job Specification

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior managementand stakeholders.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary duringproject cycle.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the 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.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action andaccountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.