Project Manager Level 1

Job Description Client is looking for a project management resource to provide project management support in delivering on two separate initiatives: Xcellenet/RemoteWare File Transfer Replacement Project Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Recruiting Module Implementation Project The PM will work under a KTD Program Manager on both projects. The Xcellenet Replacement project is technical in nature (data file movement) and stakeholders limited to technical teams. The HCM Recruiting project spans HR business, Oracle Project Managers and KTD teams. The PM will receive guidance from the KTD Program Manager. The work will have a heavy emphasis on: Meeting facilitation and recaps (e.g., Oracle) teams to milestones Proactive & relentless action item follow-up and issue management across the multiple stakeholder groups. They need to demonstrate strong communication within and outside of team to align dependencies. This individual will be able to keep technical teams on track and work to escalate issues as appropriate. Top 5 Must Haves Experience working under a Program Manager. Self-starter with ability to support multiple projects simultaneously using project facilitation, planning and communication skills. Excellent communication skills. Infrastructure project experience. Experience working with 3rd-party vendors. Key Responsibilities Assemble project teams, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop schedules Manage external vendor's work and ensure they remain on schedule Establish and update project plans and budgets with actual and forecasts Design and implement the specific program governance model Conduct project meeting, project tracking and analysis Ensure all project objectives are clearly documented, and delivered to meet customer needs Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables Communicate timely project status to all stakeholders Manage project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues Originally posted on Himalayas