Principal Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute intricate project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for large or multiple high-complexity projects.

• Assess the necessity and implications of project scope changes, implementing recommendations as needed.

• Achieve stakeholder agreement, approval, and consensus regarding various project elements.

• Identify suitable resources and staff for project assignments.

• Organize project teams to ensure effective communication and understanding of deadlines, roles, and objectives.

• Serve as the primary contact with client project management.

• Recognize staffing changes or requirements as projects evolve.

• Oversee costs, schedules, and quality by managing project deliverables.

• Ensure that schedules and budgets are adhered to and adjust plans as necessary.

• Supervise project status reviews, identify potential risks, and implement risk mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to foresee and manage technical, business, and scheduling changes.

• Assess when additional resources are required and take appropriate action.

• Collect information on potential solutions that may generate additional or unique project objectives or outcomes.

• Manage expectations for clients, company management, and project teams using project metrics.

• Suggest and execute changes or alternative strategies based on performance and metrics.

• Create and present proposals that could lead to expanded business opportunities.

• Engage in proposal efforts and sales discussions.

• Balance client expectations with company needs effectively.

• Supervise assigned project personnel, delegate tasks, and provide guidance.

• Address performance challenges within established guidelines and offer performance feedback upon project completion.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of twelve years of experience in project planning and management.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Catalyst, including budget formulation, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software, and financial and accounting concepts and practices.

• Proficient in productivity and methodology tools that enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

• Experience with administrative processes.

• Understanding of client vision, business goals, and key success factors.

• Knowledge of delivery assurance principles and relevant procedures.

• Experience with techniques and strategies related to the architecture, development, integration, and execution of project phases.

• Excellent organizational abilities.

• Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills for engaging with team members and clients.

• Strong communication skills.

• Video cameras are required to be used during all interviews and during the initial week of orientation.

• Must reside within the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for learning and career advancement.

• Technical credentials and certification programs.

• Generous and flexible vacation policy.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Leadership and technical development academies.

• 401(k) employer matching.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Opportunities for travel through work (0-10%).